In this episode, we discuss the importance of how a multidisciplinary evaluation can help to more fully inform your child's IEP placement and programming needs with guest speaker, Dr. Chris Bogart, owner and Co-Director of Sasco River Center LL

Season 3, Episode 5: Let's Talk About Autism Clinical and Educational Services with Special Guest Dr. John Molteni of Prism Autism Education & Consultation

Mar 2nd, 2021 34m 13s

Dr. John Molteni is the Director of Behavioral Health at Prism Autism Education and Consultation, located in Farmington, CT. Dr. Molteni is a clinician and educator with over 20 years of experience in the field of Autism and Developmental Disab

Season 3, Episode 4: Let's Talk COPAA Conference 2021 with Guest Speak and CEO of COPAA Denise Marshall

Feb 23rd, 2021 43m 1s

Parents unit! The COPAA 2021 Annual Conference is virtual this year. What does that mean for you? Well, you can attend "virtually" for a fraction of the cost and become more fully informed about your child's education rights. In this episode we

Season 3, Episode 3: Comprehensive Evaluations In Light of the COVID Pandemic with Guest Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Kryszak

Feb 16th, 2021 47m 39s

In this episode leading clinical expert Dr. Elizabeth M. Krysak discussed conducting comprehensive remote evaluations during the COVID pandemic. Liz Kryszak, PhD, is a psychologist at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child Development Center

Season 3, Episode 2: From Parent to Advocate to BCBA - One Parent's Journey with Guest Speaker Sharri Lungarini, M.S. Ed., RBT

Feb 16th, 2021 46m 26s

In this episode of Let's Talk Sped Law, we interview Sharri Lungarini! Shari is an amazing parent, advocate, and clinician within the Connecticut disability rights community. Her story both personally and professionally is so inspiring that it

Season 3, Episode 1: Programming for Mental Health Issues During Covid for Families, Schools and Students with Guest Chris Abildgaard

Jan 8th, 2021 43m 54s

Chris Abildgaard, LPC, NCC, NCSP is the owner and director of the Social Learning Center, LLC. located in Cheshire, CT. Chris has been in private practice for over 13 years. Chris is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, a Board Certified

Season 2, Episode 7: Let's Talk Occupational Therapy with Amanda Zecchin, M.S., OTR

Dec 22nd, 2020 41m 32s

Amanda Zecchin, M.S., OTR/LAmanda Zecchin, M.S., OTR/L, is a licensed Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience. She recently founded A to Z Occupational Therapy LLC in Greenwich, CT. As the mother of a child with special needs

Season 2, Episode 6: U.S Supreme Court Case Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District with Attorney Jack Robinson

Dec 15th, 2020 58m

Attorney Jack RobinsonOn March 22, 2017 the United States Supreme Court in the case of Endrew F. v Douglas County School District ruled that a school district's IEP must provide a child with a disability more than just a de minimis, or minimal,

Season 2, Episode 5: Let's Talk Speech and Language Services with Katie Curra SLP

Dec 8th, 2020 56m 34s

Katie Curra SLP, Founder of Kids Language CenterSpeech and language pathologist, Katie Curra, is the founder and owner of Kids Language Center in Cos Cob, CT. In this episode, we talk about how speech and language services are assessed and eva

Season 2, Episode 4: Let's Talk Inclusion with Guest Ashley Barlow

Dec 1st, 2020 49m 17s

Special Education Attorney Ashley BarlowIn this episode, we sit down with Kentucky Special Education Attorney Ashley Barlow to gain insight on how best to build an inclusion-based IEP for your child with the public school setting. Not only is A

Season 2, Episode 3: The Attorney/Client Relationship: What To Expect at the Initial Legal Consultation with a Special Education Attorney

Nov 24th, 2020 21m 25s

Regardless of the area of law, all attorneys must meet with a prospective client in what is commonly referred to as “the initial legal consultation.” This critical meeting is the first meeting that is held between you, the potential new client,

Season 2, Episode 2: Let's Talk Transition Planning During COVID with Guest Speaker Dr. Peter Gerhardt

Nov 18th, 2020 45m 6s

Dr. Peter GerhardtIn this podcast we talk about transition planning during COVID with Dr. Gerhardt. Dr. Gerhardt is the Executive Director of EPIC School in Paramus, NJ. He has more than 30 years experience utilizing the principles of Applied B

Season 2, Episode 1: How To Effectively Organize Your Child's Records with Guest Attorney Jill Hornig.

Nov 13th, 2020 47m 51s

Let's Talk Sped Law is now in its second season and spreading across the nation! In this episode top special education lawyer Jill Hornig talks about her journey into special education law - both as a parent of two children on the autism spectr

Season 1, Episode 7: Can't Be Wrong When It's Wright - Pam & Pete Wright Discuss Strategies For Parents During School Closures In Response to COVID-19.

May 26th, 2020 1h 3m

Season 1, Episode 6: From Parent to Advocate to Instructor to Paralegal - An Interview with Pat Howey.

Apr 28th, 2020 20m 5s

Patricia Howey has supported families of children with disabilities since 1985. She has a specific learning disability and became involved in special education when her youngest child entered kindergarten. Pat has children, grandchildren, and g

Season 1, Episode 5: Dr. Nick Gelbar on What's the Difference Between a Psychological, Psycho-educational and Neuropsychological Evaluation?

Apr 21st, 2020 29m 9s

Ever wondered what's the difference between a psychological, psycho-educational and neuropsychological evaluation? Our guest speak, Dr. Nick Gelbar, breaks it down for us and demystifies the differences for the benefits of parents that are seek

Season 1, Episode 4: An Interview with COPAA's Legal Director, Selene Almazan, Esq.

Apr 14th, 2020 27m 51s

COPAA’s mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. Our primary goal is to secure high quality educational services and to promote excellence in advocacy.COPAA works to:Enable

Season 1, Episode 3: Thinking of Hiring a Special Education Attorney?

Apr 7th, 2020 22m 14s

Do you need to hire a special education lawyer for your child, but you don’t know where to start? Join me as we briefly discuss and learn the importance of hiring the right special education attorney for you and your child with a disability. Hi

Season 1, Episode 2: Coronavirus & Comp Ed: Ensuring Our Children with Disabilities Are Receiving a FAPE

Mar 16th, 2020 11m 1s

As we all come to grips with the new temporary norms across our country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we understand and fully appreciate the impact this outbreak is having on special education and related services to our stu