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Due Process and Special Education Services

Apr 10, 2014 | Guardianship, Special Education

When most people hear the term “due process,” they think of a person’s right to a trial before receiving punishment for a crime. However, in our legal system,...

New Jersey Special Education Statistics

Apr 7, 2014 | Special Education, Special Needs

Many parents in New Jersey worry that asking for special help for children with disabilities means pulling those children out of regular school and separating...

Your IEP Team

Apr 1, 2014 | Special Education

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the centerpiece of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). However, establishing an...

Higher Education Issues for Children with Disabilities

Mar 27, 2014 | Guardianship, Special Education

If you are the parent of a child with a disability, you know you must be vigilant when it comes to protecting their best interests. Even as you struggle with...

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Is your IEP “in place” for September?

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By Theresa Sullivan, B.S., A.A.S Many children with IEPs struggle when trying to adjust to the changes a new school year brings. A common complaint among parents of children with IEPs is that there is a delay on the part of the school staff to have the agreed-upon...

Moving Out of State? Don’t Forget to Transfer Guardianship

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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 state. A guardianship judgment obtained in the State of New Jersey establishes your right to act as guardian in...

Controlling the Uncontrollable: Helping Children with Tourette Syndrome Thrive

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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 sounds called tics. Symptoms are usually present in childhood, between the ages of 5 and 10 years, and peak...

Hearing, Speech & Language Impairment – Getting Help for the Struggling Child

Apr 30, 2021

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 ability to learn. Public schools are required to provide a wide range of supports, services, and even...

You can make Summer Camp a part of your Child’s IEP Program

Mar 18, 2021

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 screens and trying to cope with distance learning - and unfortunately, regressing. Now that the weather is finally...

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