The Family Matters Show

Divorce & Children on the Spectrum


Listen Later

Ben and Heather welcome special guest and child psychologist Amy Sketcher to talk about divorce and children on the spectrum. Amy practises with Seasons Allied Health in Coffs Harbour, and has many years' experience in the non-government and education sector. She works with children as well as supporting and up-skilling parents and caregivers. Topics covered include:
•The psychological and emotional difficulties that all children can suffer as a result of divorce.
•The impact of divorce on children on the spectrum - how this may impact on behaviours.
•How to differentiate between behaviours triggered by the trauma of divorce and those associated with autism.
•What parents can do to make divorce and separation easier for children on the spectrum.
•Managing a situation where one parent is in denial about an autism diagnosis.
•How to know when psychological help is needed.
•How to choose the right psychologist for your child.
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Family Matters ShowBy Heather McKinnon & Benjamin Bryant


More shows like The Family Matters Show

View all
Mamamia Out Loud by Mamamia Podcasts

Mamamia Out Loud

619 Listeners

No Filter by Mamamia Podcasts

No Filter

679 Listeners

Shameless by Shameless Media

Shameless

809 Listeners

7am by Schwartz Media

7am

145 Listeners

Think Foley's by Foley's List

Think Foley's

0 Listeners

The Divorce Course Podcast by Laura & Lyn

The Divorce Course Podcast

25 Listeners