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Guide for Individualized Education Program (IEP): Summary, Process and Practical Tips - Free Download

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Click here to download the free Individualized Education Program (IEP): Summary, Process and Practical Tips, a free, new online guide that provides parents with important and reliable information and advice about navigating the IEP process, created by a team of lawyers at Goodwin Procter. (PDF format) The 26-page guide includes an overview and timeline of key events in the typical IEP process, and clearly explains the steps parents need to take throughout – including how to contest an unfavorable deci ..

Preparing for an evaluation

Dr. Jacqueline Amato


Many families who make an appointment with a psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment of their child are unsure of what to expect or how to prepare ahead of time. In this issue we will cover the information the doctor needs from the parents or caregiver an ..

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Finding and assessing your provider options

Dr. Jacqueline Amato


Utilizing medical options for treating autism spectrum disorder requires more than simply finding a provider and following his or her protocol. Parents play a crucial role as advocates for their child as they enter into active partnership with their doctor. ..

When your child is diagnosed

Diane Adreon, M.A.


Autism is a scary word to many. When most people think of autism, they think of “classic autism” as portrayed in old movies and descriptions of children sitting alone in a corner rocking, and who frequently developed little language and had tremendous diff ..

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