The Cost of a Child
Creating a Legal Plan for Your Childās Future
There is no āone size fits allā approach that parents of a child diagnosed within the āautism spectrumā should take as the child approaches their 18th birthday. The abilities and the needs of each child are unique and should be evaluated to...
MoreA Special Needs Planning Timeline: 9 Steps to a Sound Family Plan
Planning for the future well-being of your children is a daunting task for any parent. Add the complexity of adequately providing for the future care of a son or daughter with special needs and the process becomes exponentially more...
MoreSSI Benefits for Children with Disabilities
The Social Security Administration, or SSA, offers some benefits for children with disabilities. SSI, or Social Security Income, is typically paid to adults who are 65 and older and who meet low income and limited resources requirements...
MoreFirst Five Steps in Special Needs Planning
What is special needs planning? The focus of special needs planning is to protect and secure the future of our loved ones with disabilities.
MoreThe Future of Special Needs Care
While the special needs population continues to grow, government funding is decreasing. In late March 2012, the CDC announced that 1 in 88 children have autism, and a research study estimated the annual cost of autism in the United States...
MoreSpecial Education Advocates
When a parent of a special needs child becomes increasingly frustrated, experiencing roadblocks in their efforts to intercede with their childās school to access educational supports and services for their child, a consultation with a special...
MoreSpecial Education Advocates
When a parent of a special needs child becomes increasingly frustrated, experiencing roadblocks in their efforts to intercede with their childās school to access educational supports and services for their child, a consultation with a Special...
MoreSusie Bean Helps Families with Special Needs
Dr. R. Layla Salek knows firsthand the financial strain that families experience when struggling to help a loved one with mental illness or autism. As the daughter of a mother diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Dr. Salek ās passion for working with...
MoreMerrill Lynch Debuts Special Needs Calculator
Merrill Lynch has developed a financial calculator exclusively designed for families of children with special needs. This tool helps families structure their finances by factoring the costs of assistive equipment for homes, such as wheelchair...
MoreWho Are Student Rights Advocates?
Student Rights Advocates (SRA) works to protect student rights and ensure excellence in public education, particularly for those children who have special needs. Co-founder Debbie Papaj talks about her work and who might benefit from having an...
MoreImprove Your Special Needs Financial Planning
The Hidden Financial Costs of Having a Child with Special Needs: Part Two
MoreGuardianship and Developmental Disabilities
Surrogate Decision Making for People with Developmental Disabilities
MorePlanning for Health Care Decision Making
Planning for health care decision making includes two key components:1. Preparation of a written advance directive, more commonly referred to as a living will, durable health care power of attorney, or health care proxy.2. Appointing someone to...
MoreSpecial Needs Advocacy 101
“Is my child getting all the services he/she needs or am I falling behind?” “My son is a year old, but all he does is make noises, Iāve never heard any words come out of his mouth. Iāve mentioned this to the...
MoreProtecting Assets for Child with a Disability
Estate planning and lifetime planning for parents with a child with a disability present special challenges. The goals of the parents are to utilize their assets in such away to enrich their childās life while, at the same time, preserving the...
MoreSuitable Housing Options for Your Special Needs
Suitable housing is one of the most important factors for independent living for persons with special needs. It can also be one of the most expensive, both in terms of capital investment and annual costs. Use a business approach to...
MoreQuestions to Ask Your Attorney Before Hiring Them
How to Select a Special Needs Attorney: Questions to Ask Your Attorney Before Hiring Them As a parent of a special needs child, you donāt plan on needing a special needs attorney, yet sometimes certain circumstances just come up. While you...
MoreWhat to Look for in a Special Needs Attorney
If you have a child with special needs, you may find yourself in certain circumstances that require you to go to court and to use a special needs attorney. No matter what the case is, the right attorney is essential to find. The wrong...
MoreWhy Do You Need a Special Needs Attorney?
As a parent, there are going to be many times when you have to fight for your childās education. This fight is even more prevalent if you are a parent of a special needs child or a child with a learning disability. Many times you will...
MoreReasons Not to Hire a Special Needs Attorney
In the fight for your childās special education, there may be issues along the way. While special education was designed to meet childrenās unique learning needs, there are many times when a certain teacher or the school board cause more...
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