Guest Author: Matt Cohen After a long, hot and wet summer, kids are getting ready for a return to school. If your child has a 504 plan or an IEP, it is a good time
Takeaways When families start researching housing for a loved one with a disability, they often run into a confusing mix of terms — “supported living,” “group homes,” “adult foster care,” and more. This guide explains what
Takeaways For most people, the first time they encounter the term “guardian ad litem” is during a family crisis, such as an aging parent who can no longer manage their own affairs, a sibling left
Takeaways Retirement plans typically make up a significant portion of the assets of parents who have children with special needs, as well as individuals who become disabled as adults. For families planning around disability, this
Takeaways Of all the stress-inducing steps in the college application process, the financial aid application may be the most confusing. Although schools tout how easy it is to apply for financial aid, anyone who has
Takeaways Disruptions in autism therapy are stressful, especially when your child depends on routine and consistent support. If your child’s applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider is no longer enrolled in Medicaid, stops accepting your Medicaid
Takeaways Over the past decade, diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have climbed sharply. Among 8-year-olds, the rate rose to one in 31 by 2022, compared with one in 150 in 2000. This surge has driven demand
Takeaways If you (or your child) are about to receive a personal injury settlement and you also receive or may need Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you should assume one thing until a professional confirms otherwise:
Summer is here! While family travel is a wonderful way to reconnect after a busy school year, we know it can also be stressful – especially for kids with special needs. To make your next
Takeaways A child with a disability whose parent becomes disabled, retires, or dies, may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits on the parents’ work record. When those benefits are paid to an adult child
