Supporting neurodivergent families through separation and divorce

In Australia, an estimated 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent – meaning they think, learn and process information differently from the current social and cultural norm. Our world wasn’t built to support neurodivergent nervous systems, and the cognitive and emotional toll it can take to navigate this world can lead to increased stress, mental health difficulties and relational strain in neurodivergent families.

Research suggests rates of separation and divorce are higher among families with neurodivergent children, many of which will include at least one parent who is neurodivergent themselves. But we also know that parents are highly influential in how children experience separation/divorce and its consequences for their everyday lives. Although difficult, parental separation doesn’t have to be distressing or traumatic for neurodivergent children.

This webinar builds on the webinar ‘Promoting wellbeing in neurodivergent families’. It introduces a framework to help you ensure neurodivergent children’s mental health and wellbeing remain in focus during conversations about separation and divorce. It also explores strategies and considerations to support effective and empathic engagement with neurodivergent parents navigating separation and divorce.

This webinar aims to support you in:

• developing a holistic understanding of the child and family, including how neurotypical systems impact their mental health and wellbeing
• identifying the 5 key domains of a child’s life and how these can be disrupted by separation/divorce
• confidently applying neurodivergent-affirming principles in your work with children, parents and families navigating parental separation and divorce.

To learn more about supporting neurodivergent families in your work, watch the first webinar in the series: