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7 Facts You Need To Know About ADHD
1. ADHD is Real Nearly every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the United States long ago concluded that...
What is a Sensory Processing Disorder?
Does your child crash into walls? Does she throw a tantrum when you try to brush her teeth? Does he cover his ears in a crowded amusement park or shy away...
6 Back-to-School Planning Tips for Your Child With Special Needs
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler For a few glorious weeks each year, classrooms are replaced with trips to the Shore, and your family’s summer...
6 Inclusive summer programming options in NJ to check out
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler If you’re still considering summer programming options for your child with special needs, here are six wonderful...
5 Things to consider when choosing a guardian to name in your Will
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Choosing a guardian to name in your Will When handing your will and estate planning, one of the most important...
Does my child need an extended school year?
Written by Mariann Crincoli, Esq. An extended school year (ESY) refers to educational programming beyond the required 180-day school year for students with...
The fundamentals of Estate Planning: How to protect your family’s future
One of the best ways to help assure that your assets will be managed for your family as you intend is to develop a comprehensive estate plan designed to meet...
Type of Trusts
There are two basic types of trusts: living trusts and testamentary trusts. A Living Trust or an “inter-vivos” trust is set up during the person’s lifetime. A...
Is your child with special needs ready to graduate?
Written by Mariann Crincoli, Esq. As a child approaches his or her 18th birthday, most parents feel a loss of control as he or she officially enters...
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How to Prepare Your Child’s IEP for Next Year — or a Brand-New School
As summer days flow toward a new school year — or as a new school looms on the horizon — many parents of children with special needs feel a familiar mix of emotions: hope, uncertainty, and more than a little anxiety. Will the new teacher get my child? Will the...
Does an IEP Follow You to College? What N.J. Families Need to Know Before Graduation
If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), you’ve spent years sitting in meetings, pushing back against goals that don’t fit, and learning more acronyms than you ever wanted to know. As graduation draws closer, it’s normal to assume that the...
A Will or a Trust: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Most people know they should have an estate plan. Unfortunately, as little as 32% of Americans actually do. If you've been putting it off because the whole topic feels overwhelming, complicated, or frightening, you're not alone. But deciding between one or two core...
What Is a Manifestation Determination Review — and What Happens If the School Gets It Wrong?
A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) can feel overwhelming. It’s overwhelming because it can significantly impact your child’s education. Understanding what’s happening and knowing your rights gives you the confidence to move forward in the best direction....
Do I Have Enough Assets to Need an Estate Plan?
For some of us, the term “estate planning” conjures up images of vast green lawns and Elizabethan-style mansions. Indeed, the primary definition of “estate” is “an extensive area of land in the country, usually with a large house, owned by one person, family, or...