By Theresa Sullivan, B.S, A.A.S. With so many people relocating, it’s important to understand the process of transferring guardianship rights to another...
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Controlling the Uncontrollable: Helping Children with Tourette Syndrome Thrive
By Theresa Sullivan, B.S, A.A.S. Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal...
Hearing, Speech & Language Impairment – Getting Help for the Struggling Child
By Theresa Sullivan, B.S, A.A.S May is “Better Hearing and Speech Month,” and we at SGW know how fundamental speech and hearing functioning are to a student’s...
You can make Summer Camp a part of your Child’s IEP Program
By Theresa Sullivan, B.S, A.A.S. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, many of our students have spent the last 12 months indoors, looking at computer...
Promoting Independence and Inclusion
In 1987 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March to be observed as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.” This milestone proclamation called upon...
Anxiety’s Spiking: Here’s How to Help Our Students
BY GUEST BLOGGER: HOWARD MARGOLIS COVID-19 has caused untold numbers of America’s students (and family members, teachers, and school support staff) to suffer...
Emotional Disabilities: 504 and IDEA Eligibility Determination
By Mariann Crincoli, Esq. Do you have a child with emotional issues who struggles or refuses to go to school, or who is unable to complete homework...
Thank you, Covid19—now my child has anxiety! What’s next?
By Mariann Crincoli, Esq. Pandemics can be stressful and COVID19 has proved no different. Fear and anxiety about the disease, feelings of isolation and...
Make 2021 the Year you Act to Protect your Family’s Future
By Mariann Crincoli, Esq. January is the start of a new year, bringing new hopes and possibilities. It’s also National Financial Wellness Month, a great time...
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