Families of children with a disability have a unique relationship with their school district that can last up to 21 years. For that reason, it is our belief that parents and their school district should work collaboratively to develop and maintain a successful ongoing relationship.

At Frishman & Faber, our experienced New York special education lawyers assist parents in navigating the complex special education system and aid them in working collaboratively with their school district. We help parents ensure that their child receives appropriate special education services which address his or her unique needs. We work with families whose children have a variety of unique needs, including: Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic and Chromosome Disorders, behavioral, emotional and developmental disabilities, anxiety and depression, sensory processing disorders, specific learning disabilities, dyslexia, epilepsy and neurological impairments, apraxia and oral motor delays. In addition, we counsel parents regarding private school placements including, where appropriate, tuition reimbursement.

IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
We thoroughly review relevant documents, test results and evaluations in order to assess your child's eligibility to receive special education services. Once it is determined that your child is eligible to receive special education services, we work with parents and schools to develop and implement an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) which details a program of special education and related services appropriate to meet your child's needs. If your child's disability requires that accommodations and modifications be put in place in order to ensure equal access to the general curriculum, a plan can be developed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Transition Planning
For kids with disabilities, IEP and transition planning are critical. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting parents in planning for their child's post-secondary school transition. This process should ideally begin when the child is 14 or 15 years old. Specifically, we help families put a person-centered transition plan in place which considers your child's further educational goals, independent living options and special needs planning.

While our goal is to educate parents so they are able to effectively advocate for their child, we also attend CPSE/CSE meetings with and represent parents at impartial hearings.

Contact an attorney at Frishman & Faber today to learn more about our advocacy in special education and how we can help you address the unique concerns of teaching special needs children.

Frishman & Faber
83 South Bedford Road
Second Floor
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Phone: 914-241-3680
Fax: 914-241-3681

Frishman & Faber in Mount Kisco, New York, serves clients throughout New York State, including White Plains, New City, Bedford, Somers, Mt Pleasant, Greenburgh, Yorktown, Long Island, the Bronx, New York City (NYC), and all of Westchester County, Rockland County, Putnam County, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Stamford and Greenwich, Connecticut.