L. Stanton Parenting Plan Evaluation Survey - Round 2

Thank you for your participation in my PhD research study titled, Advice from the Oracle: The structuring of parenting plans for special needs children in South Africa – from conflict to consensus.

As you are aware the aims of this research are, firstly, to determine best practices for the development of parenting plans for children with special needs; and secondly, to develop a comprehensive protocol and guideline to assist the courts in making these very important decisions, especially in regard to vulnerable child with special needs. 

Your participation in the first round of this study has been analyzed and it will be appreciated if you can further assist by answering 21 questions below. Your responses will be recorded and adherence to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be ensured. Anonymity will also be ensured, and the data collected will not have any identifiers associated with it.  This survey is to be completed and submitted before 9 June 2024.  If you have trouble submitting this form, download a Word Document to fill and email to lstantonpsychology@gmail.com 

Parenting Plan Evaluation Survey:

Please read the following statements and indicate in the block the number that best represents your level of agreement with each statement.

Strongly Disagree

1 - SD

Disagree

2 - D

Neutral

3 - N

Agree

4 - A

Strongly Agree

5 - SA

There are 21 questions in this survey.  All of them are required.  After completion, please click submit and your survey will be emailed. 

Please indicate by selecting your answers below.  After every individual question, also please indicate the priority level pertaining to the question, from 1 - 10 by selecting the dropdown list.  (1 = Low Priority to 10 = High Priority).

The structuring of parenting plans for special needs children in South Africa – from conflict to consensus.

Please read the following statements and indicate in the block the number that best represents your level of agreement with each statement.

The structuring of parenting plans for special needs children in South Africa – from conflict to consensus.

Please read the following statements and indicate in the block the number that best represents your level of agreement with each statement.

The structuring of parenting plans for special needs children in South Africa – from conflict to consensus.

Please read the following statements and indicate in the block the number that best represents your level of agreement with each statement.

  • Step 1 - Question Nr. 1 to Nr. 7
  • Step 2 - Question Nr. 8 to Nr. 14
  • Step 3 - Question Nr. 15 to Nr. 21

21 Questions - Page 1 of 3;

1. The current level of governmental support is sufficient for addressing the unique needs of special needs children within parenting plans.

2. Involvement of mental health specialists is critical for the effective development of parenting plans for special needs children.

3. Parenting plans for special needs children adequately facilitate their adjustment to new environments following a divorce.

4. Single parents of special needs children face significant sacrifices that are well-recognized and supported in the legal process.

5. Parenting plans currently in place effectively cater to the case-specific needs of special needs children.

6. Financial planning and support considerations are adequately addressed in parenting plans for special needs children.

7. Professional assessment and diagnosis are effectively integrated into parenting plans, ensuring the best outcomes for special needs children.

21 Questions - Page 2 of 3;

8. The process of obtaining governmental support for special needs children's parenting plans is straightforward and free from bureaucratic hurdles.

9. Parenting plans need to be regularly (approximately every 3 years) revised to align with the evolving needs of special needs children as identified by mental health specialists.

10. Parenting plans need to include specific measures to support special needs children in coping with environmental transitions due to divorce.

11. The legal system adequately supports single parents of special needs children in balancing their personal, professional, and parenting responsibilities.

12. Each special needs child's parenting plan needs to be uniquely tailored, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation of their specific developmental, mental, or physical disabilities.

13. Parenting plans need to provide clear guidance on financial responsibilities, ensuring both parents contribute to the additional costs associated with raising a special needs child.

14. Parenting plans need to be based on the recommendations of qualified professionals who assess and diagnose special needs children.

21 Questions - Page 3 of 3;

15. Governmental support sufficiently addresses the long-term financial, medical, and educational requirements of special needs children within parenting plans.

16. There is effective collaboration between mental health specialists and legal teams to advocate for the child's best interests in custody and care arrangements.

17. Divorce-related disruptions to the child's environment need to minimized in parenting plans through structured and sensitive approaches.

18. Parenting plans need to take into account the emotional and financial contributions required from both parents, recognizing the sacrifices involved.

19. Parenting plans need to be regularly updated to align with the evolving needs of special needs children, as identified by professional assessments.

20. The economic challenges faced by primary caregivers of special needs children need to be recognized and mitigated in parenting plans.

21. Caregivers need to have a clear understanding of their special needs child's conditions and need to be supported in following the care and support plans developed by professionals.

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