Discover how movement and physical activity may support self-regulation, thinking skills, and learning in autistic children.

A children’s story about change, courage and new beginnings.

Divorce & Special Needs: Planning Beyond Childhood Divorce involving a child with special needs requires planning that can extend well beyond childhood. Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder welcomes Mary Ann Hughes, Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach, Mediator, and Parenting Specialist, to discuss the unique considerations families may face during divorce. Together, they explore parenting plans, co-parenting, child support beyond age 18, government benefits, long-term care, financial planning, transitions between homes, and future support needs. Discover why a traditional divorce agreement may not address every concern and how working with professionals who understand special needs families can help parents plan more effectively for their child’s future. About the Host Mardi Winder is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. Connect with Mardi: Email: Mardi@poscs.com Website: divorcecoach4women.com About Mary Ann Hughes: As the mother of sons on the autism spectrum and founder of Special Family Transitions, Mary Ann helps parents navigate divorce and co-parenting involving children with complex needs. Her work focuses on advocating for each child’s individual needs while helping families reduce conflict, stress, time, and expense.

Help autistic children enjoy Halloween with tips for sensory comfort, safety, and stress-free trick-or-treating.

Divorce & Special Needs: Planning Beyond Childhood Divorce involving a child with special needs requires planning that can extend well beyond childhood. Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder welcomes Mary Ann Hughes, Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach, Mediator, and Parenting Specialist, to discuss the unique considerations families may face during divorce. Together, they explore parenting plans, co-parenting, child support beyond age 18, government benefits, long-term care, financial planning, transitions between homes, and future support needs. Discover why a traditional divorce agreement may not address every concern and how working with professionals who understand special needs families can help parents plan more effectively for their child’s future. About the Host Mardi Winder is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.  Connect with Mardi: Email: Mardi@poscs.com Website: divorcecoach4women.com About Mary Ann Hughes: As the mother of sons on the autism spectrum and founder of Special Family Transitions, Mary Ann helps parents navigate divorce and co-parenting involving children with complex needs. Her work focuses on advocating for each child’s individual needs while helping families reduce conflict, stress, time, and expense.

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I have written this blog as my child has just turned 18 and is on the Autism spectrum. I hope it can help other parents.

Autism parenting isn’t about focusing on one slice of the well being pie. It’s about holding the whole circle together. And that includes our children and us.

Autism parenting isn’t about focusing on one slice of the well being pie. It’s about holding the whole circle together. And that includes our children and us.