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Protections for Children with Autism Under the Law
By Margaret Vogt for Littman Krooks - With the increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism, our education system is faced with the daunting task of providing appropriate special education services to children classified with autism by local school districts.
Independent Educational Evaluation: Know Your Rights
Littman Krooks LLP, October 2010 Newsletter | by Terry Devens
NY Education Deptartment Proposes Special Education Amendments
In New York State, students with disabilities are protected not only by federal regulations such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (“IDEA”) and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act (“Section 504”). There are several state regulations that protect the rights of students with special needs.
How Much Funding Does a Special Needs Trust Require?
Funding a Special Needs Trust can require a considerable amount of money, but knowing just how much may be difficult to determine. How do parents of a child with special needs - whether that child is a minor or over 18 - predict how much money their child will need
Health Care Reform and Its Impact on Seniors
Preserving Your Memory Magazine, Fall 2010, Page 30 | Edited by Bernard A. Krooks, CELA
Back to School Planning for Your Child with Special Needs
Although some children look forward to this transition and are eager to start a new school year, easing your child with special needs back to this reality can be challenging.
Divorce and Planning for Children with Special Needs
Raising a child with special needs is challenging. The stress of the situation can, in fact, contribute to the rise in the divorce rate among couples with children with special needs.
It Can Happen to You
Preserving Your Memory Magazine, Summer 2010, Page 32 | Edited by Bernard A. Krooks, CELA
School Districts Must Pay for Private School Aides
A New York court decision has found that school districts must pay for one-on-one classroom assistance prescribed in a child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) even if the service is delivered in a private school setting.
Life Insurance on a Child with Special Needs
By Dina B. Cohen for Littman Krooks LLP - When it comes to summer camp for children with disabilities, there are both opportunities and challenges. Especially for first timers, the idea of being away from home in a new environment can be daunting.
