A subgroup of intractable families, in which a child refuses postseparation contact with a
parent, perplexes and frustrates professionals who work with them. This article discusses the …

There have been significant developments over the past two decades that have expanded
our understanding of the dynamics of parent–child contact problems post‐separation, which …

Had Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, the great Sherlock Holmes, actually
engaged in deductive reasoning, he would have solved many fewer crimes. In fact, Holmes' …

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents has
increased over the past decade. Consequently, the courts and experts are more likely to be …

Family court professionals must continually be developing a greater appreciation of diversity
in its many forms. As with cultural diversity and non‐traditional families, neurodiversity in …

Standards of practice for parenting plan evaluations continue to evolve, informed by
advances in research and the development of innovative, evidence‐based approaches to …

Supporting the positive development of a special needs child is especially challenging when
parents have separated or divorced. Invariably, there is an increased need for collaborative …

Transitional objects are those idiosyncratically determined, beloved blankies and stuffed
animals that communicate an absent parent's affection. As such, transitional objects serve …

Background Parenting responsibilities, while a source of happiness, often lead to
considerable stress for parents of children with disabilities. While most parents try to cope …

Parents of children with special needs can experience more stress in their marriage than
parents of children without special needs. Divorce rates are higher for parents of children …