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...
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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...
October is Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month
Like people, learning disabilities come in all shapes and sizes. During the month of October each year, the Learning Disabilities Association of America...
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Understanding the Stormy Educational Seas of 2025: A Primer
In the early months of 2025, uncertainty and turmoil over the changes in education have placed school districts and parents in a state of anxiety. This is especially true for parents of students with special needs. History of IDEA and U.S. Department of Education...
Tech Tools For Your Child with Special Needs: Available Accommodations in NJ Schools That Can Transform Learning
As a parent navigating New Jersey's special education system, you're already a fierce advocate for your child. But in the complex world of IEPs and 504 plans, crucial technology accommodations often remain hidden in plain sight—tools and resources your child is...
WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING IN NEW JERSEY?
A solid New Jersey estate plan does more than distribute assets—it protects your legacy and spares loved ones from unnecessary burdens. Your plan will typically include a will that sets forth your wishes, strategic trusts, essential legal directives, and smart tax...
HOW TO EXECUTE A NEW JERSEY ESTATE
A death occurs. Suddenly you must take action to settle your loved one’s final affairs. What do you do next? Your essential job, if you are the executor, to amass and protect all the estate assets and property and to identify and pay all of its debts and taxes, then...
Maintaining a Special Needs Trust
In the all-important process of estate planning, trusts can serve a vast variety of purposes. Their versatility makes trusts a complicated topic, but all of them have a basic structure in common: Trusts empower a trustee to manage assets on behalf of a beneficiary. If...