NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages in a conversation with Anna Christodoulou, Director of Admissions and Outreach at Quad Preparatory School, focusing on Twice Exceptional (2E) Students. Their dialogue provides valuable insights into supporting these students by highlighting the significance of nurturing their strengths while addressing areas of growth. Anna delves into strategies employed by “Quad Prep” for effectively supporting (2E) students academically, emotionally, and socially and underscores the school's commitment to fostering individualized academic plans tailored to e ..read more

In a collaborative discussion, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages with Katie Lewis, a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Teacher at Gillen Brewer School, to explore the benefits of Music Therapy. The conversation delves into the daily experiences of a music therapist specializing in providing therapy services to children with special needs. Katie shares insights into various techniques and individualized approaches used in music therapy, offering examples of success stories with her students. Together, Adam and Katie aim to shed light on the valuable role of music therapy in th ..read more

In a conversation between Adam Dayan, a Special Education Attorney in New York City, and Jodi Klaristenfeld, a preemie mom and founder of FLRRiSH, Jodi shares her family's journey after her daughter's premature birth. The discussion highlights the challenges they faced and underscores the gaps in available support services. Inspired by her personal experiences, Jodi established FLRRiSH to address these shortcomings and assist parents navigating the complexities of premature birth. Recently, Jodi's family became clients of the Law Offices of Adam Dayan to ensure ongoing support for their daught ..read more

In this episode, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Leah Rosner, Senior Paralegal at Law Offices of Adam Dayan. Together Adam and Leah take a deep dive into what the role of a paralegal looks like at the Law offices of Adam Dayan, including their involvement in each step of a case. Leah describes the intricate working relationship our paralegals have with our clients and provides valuable answers to some questions frequently asked by those considering pursuing special education legal services with our firm.   ..read more

Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney sits down with Abie Levy, Licensed Occupational Therapist and Senior Director of Occupational and Physical Therapy Departments at Imagine Academy. Throughout the episode, Adam and Abie will untangle common misconceptions of what Occupational Therapy is, ways it may benefit a child who is facing barriers with physical, sensory, or cognitive problems as well they will clarify some of the often-confusing jargon used in the realm of Occupational Therapy. Abie discusses with Adam the unique approach and various techniques he utilizes with some of his own c ..read more

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan discusses the process of pursuing adult services with Heather Deutsch, teacher, parenting coach, and founding member of Imagine Academy. As a mother of 24-year-old triplets and an 18-year-old son, Heather shares the turbulent journey she navigated while seeking adult services for her nonverbal, autistic son. While describing the seemingly endless roadblocks and bureaucratic obstacles she encountered, Heather speaks about the benefits of having legal representation and the need for resourceful advocacy when fighting for one’s disabled adult child ..read more

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Natalia Rowe, Bilingually Certified Speech Language Pathologist, Feeding Therapist, and Founder of the First Rowe Speech and Feeding Therapy Center.  Together they discuss Speech-Language Therapy and what it can entail, signs and symptoms to look for in your child, and ways in which speech-language delays can impact a student's functioning.  While touching on many techniques used with students, they will highlight PROMPT Therapy and its benefits as well as what a parent might experience with a child in need of Speech ..read more

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Lauren Koffler, Head of Admissions, Client Relations, and Communications for Shrub Oak Academy, a private, coeducational, therapeutic day and boarding school for students who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, nonverbal learning disability, reactive attachment disorder, social-pragmatic communication disorder, ADHD, and visual and hearing impairments. Throughout this episode, Adam and Lauren discuss how therapeutic day and boarding schools can meet the needs of students who have high personal attention needs and are in ne ..read more

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Dr. David Salsberg, a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Director of Pediatric Assessment, Learning, and Support (PALS), a multidisciplinary group practice in Manhattan specializing in conducting neuropsychological and educational evaluations for children.  Together they discuss how to implement educational recommendations from a neuropsychological evaluation in a classroom setting, the collaboration required among school staff, and how to measure success.  Throughout the episode, Dr. Salsberg shares valuable insights ..read more

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Dr. Dean McKay, Board Certified Psychologist, Professor of Psychology at Fordham University, and President of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology to discuss the subject of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They review the various forms in which OCD can present itself in children and adults. Throughout this episode, Dr. McKay debunks various myths and stereotypes surrounding OCD while highlighting signs and symptoms of the disorder and the difficult impact they may have on one’s daily function.  Dr. McKay, driven by h ..read more