• Adjust plans to meet your child’s needs:
  • Pay close attention to any needs your child may have and adjust plans accordingly.
  • New schedules may need to be more structured and consistent.
  • If your child’s living arrangements change, consider introducing them to the new environment gradually over a few weeks or even months.
• Support your child emotionally:
  • It is equally important to look after your child's emotional and psychological needs during this difficult time. 
  • Check in on how your child is coping using tools or resources that match their level of understanding. For example, if your child is non-verbal, you can use an emotions chart or ask them to draw how they feel.
• When managing co-parenting:
  • Ensure that both of you have a full understanding of your child's condition, medications, and treatments. This is especially important in the event of an emergency.

If you are worried about how your child is coping, seek professional help from your child's teachers, psychologist or doctor to find out how their needs can best be met during the divorce process.

The following resources may be helpful:

• Families for Life – Special Needs
• Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) – Early Intervention Services
• SingHealth Healthxchange
• SG Enable