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Co-Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [BC Collaborative Roster Society]
October 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Divorce professionals are increasingly likely to work with families seeking guidance and support on co-parenting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Increased awareness of ASD has improved early screening, assessment, and diagnosis.
In British Columbia, 1 in 37 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 72% of Canadian children are now diagnosed before the age of 8.
For parents, this diagnosis can bring emotional and financial challenges that contribute to relationship distress. Research indicates that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience divorce at more than twice the rate of parents with neurotypical children.
AUDIENCE::
Family Lawyers, Mediators, Parenting Coordinators, Divorce Collaborative Coaches, Child Specialists, Mental Health Practitioners, and others working in interest-based negotiations
LEARNING GOALS:
• Identify the unique needs of autistic children
• Describe the BC autism program pathway, including the funding model
• Recognize risk factors for co-parenting conflict
• Learn practical interventions to manage and/or resolve parenting conflict
• Understand how pathological demand avoidance can impact transitions between homes
• Navigate engagement with the child’s support team to inform child-centred
recommendations
• Explore case law, parenting time and parenting coordination interventions
PRESENTERS:
Kelsey Antifaeff, Divorce Collaborative Coach
Kelsey Beazer, Family Lawyer
Chantal Cattermole, Family Lawyer
Lindsey Jesperson, Divorce Collaborative Coach
Dr. Grace Iarocci, Psychologist
CONTACT: info@bccollaborativerostersociety.com