Helping Autistic Children Cope with Divorce and Co-Parenting Transitions

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• January 5th, 2026
• children, co-parenting, coping strategies, divorce, emotional support, family, family transitions, routine and predictability, Winter 2026 Issue
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Divorce and associated transitions can be challenging for any family, but changes in family dynamics and routines can present unique challenges for families with autistic children. With a high rate of divorce among parents of children on the autism spectrum, it is crucial to focus on strategies...

Understanding and Resolving Conflict in Divorce Involving Autistic Children

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• July 5th, 2023
• caregiving, child support, children, co-parenting, communication, conflict resolution, custody, divorce, financial planning, parenting challenges
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Divorce is complicated enough, but when there is a child with autism or other disability involved, it takes things to another level. I should know. I unexpectedly faced divorce after 21 years of marriage, and it took incredible amounts of time, money, and emotional energy to get through the...