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...
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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...
Happy Birthday, IDEA!
December 2nd is National Special Education Day, commemorating the anniversary of the nation’s first federal special education law. The Education for All...
Epilepsy and the Classroom
As a parent, you know that for a child with epilepsy, a seizure disorder can seriously impact their success in the classroom. November is National Epilepsy...
It’s Back to School – One Way or Another
Whether or not we feel ready, the start of another school year is here. The big difference this year, of course, is the COVID-19 virus. Some school districts...
Returning to the Classroom under COVID: A Planning Checklist
When children walk into their classrooms this fall, many things will look different. Since familiarity helps children feel secure, the changes necessary to...
Bullying Basics – Special Needs Children
Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler works with all families whose children are involved in bullying matters as either victims or alleged violators of school...
Why We Advocate
Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler is recognized as one of the leading special education law firms in NJ, having helped thousands of children with special needs...
Report: Waiting Lists For Medicaid Waivers Up, Competitive Employment Down
Source: Disability Scoop -Wide geographical disparities exist when it comes to opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to...
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