Co-Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Reaching Alignment to Create a Proper Blueprint for Success

Send us Fan MailBehavior Analyst, Chris Messina of Precision Parenting, provides insight for co-parents with a special needs child, and how they can reduce conflict by committing to alignment and open communication. In this interview, Chris and Steve discuss the following:•    What do we mean by “a child with special needs”? •    Why children with special needs are at a higher risk for poor outcomes when their families go through a divorce. •    Sets of roadblocks that require specialized modifications to a co-parenting plan. •    Working with a professional to determine the exact nature of your child’s roadblocks. •    Committing to an alignment for your child with special needs vs. blame and shame. •    Visible and invisible roadblocks to reaching a “Functional Level of Agreement”. •    The importance of identifying the child’s legging skills, and evaluation vs. treatment •    Co-parenting a child with special needs can sometimes feel insurmountable...when is it time to seek outside help? If you would like to speak with one of our family law attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200 or visit our website at https://www.landerholmlaw.com/For more information about Chris Messina and how she can be a resource for your family, you can view her website here: https://precisionparenting.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.