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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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...
As special needs attorneys, we know that every parent or guardian wants to be an effective, confident advocate at their child’s first Individualized Education...
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...
By Mariann Crincoli, Esq. Pandemics can be stressful and COVID19 has proved no different. Fear and anxiety about the disease, feelings of isolation and...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler For a few glorious weeks each year, classrooms are replaced with trips to the Shore, and your family’s summer...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Sussan Greenwald and Wesler together with co-counsel Connell Foley prevailed over Summit Schools in a case that...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler “Today We Had a Substitute….” Having a substitute teacher can be welcome news for some students. For those...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler What is ESY? If your child has a disability and receives special education and related services, you'll want to...
The school district tells you that your child no longer needs occupational therapy but you disagree. The child study team has evaluated your child and did not...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler It’s anxiety-provoking for many parents: the thought of sitting down with your child’s case manager, principal,...
Every estate plan should consist of multiple documents which supplement one another. Exactly how many documents and what types you will need for your estate, however, can vary greatly depending upon your situation. For example, many forms of trust and power of...
As another school year looms, parents of children with special needs may become anxious about their student’s transition into another school year. Maybe last year didn’t go so well and you’d like this year to be better. Or maybe last year was stellar and you want to...
What Is Happening? DNA Testing is intruding in the determination of inheritance rights, and it’s not just paternity testing. The new reality is that potential heirs are using DNA test kits to discover if they have any outstanding inheritance rights. Through DNA...
The happiness of a great majority of American homes is increased by the presence of animals. No less than 70% of households in the United States have at least one pet. That translates to over 90 million pets. Why do so many Americans have pets? Many people ask, "Who...
For parents of children with special needs, the summer months bring an end to the predictable routine of school. Parents are left to piece together all the components necessary to keep their child safe, engaged, and practicing the skills they’ve learned during the...