A concussion can happen to any child. Neuropsychologist and concussion specialist Dr. Jill Brooks wants every parent to be prepared with facts about...
Month: February 2015
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Month: February 2015
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President Obama’s 2016 budget plan for the educating children with special needs
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler On February 2, 2015, President Obama released his budget proposal for the government’s 2016 fiscal year which begins...
Why you need an incapacity plan that works when it’s needed
Estate planning is not only about having a plan in place to deal with what happens after you or your loved one’s death; it’s also about having a plan in place...
Opting out of PARCC assessments: an unsettled issue
Many parents are confused as to whether they can opt-out of the upcoming PARCC assessments, and if so, how. Parents are also asking what the consequences will...
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