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Raising Children with Autism

Published February 3, 2016

Ketchup is my favorite vegetable

Bernard A Krooks, Esq., and guest Liane Kupferberg Carter discuss raising children with autism on this podcast. Liane is a nationally-known writer and advocate for the autism community. She is the author of the new memoir, Ketchup is My Favorite Vegetable: A Family Grows Up with Autism (Jessica Kingsley Publishers).

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4/28/2024

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2/01/2024

I have worked with Littman Krooks for over 25 years - specifically with Amy O'Hara. I cannot say enough about the high quality of Amy's professional work. But there is more to estate planning than high quality products. Working with Amy, I never felt rushed. I felt listened to and that my concerns, wonders, and what if...questions were valued and considered. Amy took the time to know me, my family and to keep our individual situation in mind as she worked to create a plan for our future as well as one which meets the needs of our children. As the parent of a child with a disability, the worry of how that child will be cared for is always present. The plan that Amy created, put to rest a large portion of that worry. Amy has always generously offered thoughtful, professional advice on a number of tangential situations. While we initially met with Amy to plan for the special needs of our daughter, over the years, as my husband and I have aged, we needed advice specific to our situation. Amy was our go to person and she created and executed the documents we needed to be sure all was in place. I never hesitate to call and Amy is always timely in getting back to me. I count on her. She is on my side in a professional and personal way that are the essential components for a successful estate plan.

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10/23/2021

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10/23/2021

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10/23/2021

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5/23/2021

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2/23/2021

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11/23/2017

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