Event Details
Date/Time/Location
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6:00 – 7:15PM
Online
Training Description
Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach Mary Ann Hughes will share insights on ways to support children on the autism spectrum and their parents when the family is going through divorce transitions.
Training Objectives
- Participants will learn ways to support autistic children when their parents are going through divorce, as well as information and resources to share with parents to make the process less stressful and overwhelming.
Target Audience
Parents and caregivers, adults with ASD
About the Presenter
Mary Ann Hughes
Mary Ann Hughes, proud mother of sons on the autism spectrum, founded Special Family Transitions to help parents navigate the overwhelm and complexities of divorce involving a child with a complex needs. As a Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach, Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach, Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, and Coparenting Specialist, Mary Ann’s mission is to help parents consider and advocate for the unique needs of their children, while reducing the time, stress and expense involved in divorce and coparenting challenges. Mary Ann is proud to also be a speaker, author, and trainer, to support and educate parents and professionals.
Accommodations
We strive to host accessible events that enable all individuals living in our catchment area* to engage fully. To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Dr. Danielle Liso at 352-265-2241 or card-training@ufl.edu.
*Counties Served by UF CARD: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union
If you live in a different county in Florida, find your CARD here.
Contact
Danielle Liso
card-training@ufl.edu
352-265-2241