The special education system in New Jersey is complex. In order for their needs to be best met and to get the most out of their education, a student’s parents...
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So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale
So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part I: Mistakes Parents Make When Seeking a Better IEP or 504 Plan Parents may know their children...
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PREP TALK FOR PARENTS Back to School Preparedness Summer days are waning and it’s time to turn your attention to back-to-school tasks. For those...
July is Disability Pride Month
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month Low Vision v. Blindness What is the difference between a visual impairment, aka low vision, and...
National Mental Wellness Month
National Mental Wellness Month January 2023 brings us a fresh new page to write on. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, January can...
3 ways to help your child with sensory issues succeed in school
Written by Greer Gurland, Esq. Does your child crash into walls? Does he cover his ears in a crowded amusement park or shy away from birthday parties? Does...
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