Special Needs NJ, LLP Family Services: for

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Special Needs NJ, LLP Family Services: for families with “special” needs members Tutoring, ABA Therapy, Advocacy for IEP (Individualized Educational Plans) interpretation, preparation, and meeting attendence. Website: http://www.specialneedsnewjersey.com Email: specialneedsnj@hotmail.com Phone: 973) 534-3402 Tonight’s Presenters: Linda Leenstra (Advocate, Therapist, Educator, Tutor), Dr. Lisa Hahn (Neuropsychologist), And Det. Colleen Pascale (Dare officer/mom) Who are we and what do we do? We provide: Tutoring for both Special Needs and academically struggling students Applied Behavioral Therapy (ABA) Therapy for Autism and other disabilities in your home. Advocacy to parents understanding your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), which includes: A. Interpretation, B.Preparation C. Monitoring and observation, D. Meeting attendance, E. Letter Writing, etc… Provide in home care for your disabled family member In home care for elderly, companionship, meal prep, med management etc… Errands and transportation to Dr’s., store, pharmacy What’s a parent to do? Has your child recently been classified as having special needs at school and you don’t know what to do next? Is your child having difficulty and you feel they need to be assessed educationally? Do you need to know where to start in getting the help you feel your child needs? Student With a Disability: A student as defined in section 4401(1), who has not attained age 21 prior to September 1st and who is entitled to attend public school pursuant to section 3202 of the Education law and who, because of mental, physical or emotional reasons has been identified as having a disability and who requires special services and programs approved by the Department of Education. Under New Jersey Administrative Code Title 6A, Chapter 14, students between the ages of 3 and 21 are eligible for special education and related services if they meet the criteria for one or more of fourteen recognized disabilities. Eligibility is determined collaboratively by the IEP team, who can recommend classification only if the student’s academic deficiencies are not the result of “a lack of instruction in reading, including the essential components of reading instruction, or math or due to limited English proficiency” (NJAC 6A:14-3.5(b)). 1) Request (in Writing) a FULL psycho-educational assessment to include language, reading, math, oral, written skills WISC IV Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children® Neuropsychological assessment Assistive Technology assessment 2) Date and copy ALL correspondence! Including emails. 3) Record and document date, time, who, topic, for ALL phone calls and in person conversations What do I do if I