The school district tells you that your child no longer needs occupational therapy but you disagree. The child study team has evaluated your child and did not...
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How does the school decide if my child has a specific learning disability?
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Many parents know that a child with a specific learning disability may qualify to receive special education and...
Before you walk into your next IEP meeting
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler It’s anxiety-provoking for many parents: the thought of sitting down with your child’s case manager, principal,...
A neuropsychologist’s insights about concussion care/an interview with concussion specialist Dr. Jill Brooks
A concussion can happen to any child. Neuropsychologist and concussion specialist Dr. Jill Brooks wants every parent to be prepared with facts about...
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...
Use of 504 Plans and IEPs in cases of concussion
Getting a concussion can be a traumatic experience for both a child and his parents. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that most commonly results...
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