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Rick Colosimo / June 10, 2013
While the I in “IEP” mean “individual,” many parents question how individualized educational and treatment programs are. When every child in a class has the same amount of classroom time, PT, OT, and speech therapy, they wonder where the I...
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Rick Colosimo / March 21, 2010
This post on paying for our own professionals from rickcolosimo.com was sparked by a health-care editorial, related to prohibitions on sharing legal fees with non-lawyers, and now belongs here. The phrase “doctors and patients as enemies” is what knocked me...
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Rick Colosimo / November 27, 2009
Some time ago, a link to this quasi-review article crossed my desk. Briefly, it explains why, in the author’s opinion, the subject articles on genetic research in autism are somehow untrustworthy or flawed. In some ways, it’s well-written. I like...
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Rick Colosimo / October 30, 2009
What advice do you need to help you think about your child’s first IEP? This guide gives you some principles and tips to help you think about how to plan for your first IEP.
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Rick Colosimo / October 10, 2009
Here are some quotes from relevant laws and regulations regarding the usage of the severe discrepancy model for determining whether a child has a specific learning disability: IDEA sections: a. 20 USC 1414(b)(2) says: (2) Conduct of evaluation In conducting...
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Rick Colosimo / October 9, 2009
School districts in New Jersey are permitted to use a severe discrepancy method for determining whether a child has a specific learning disability.
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Rick Colosimo / August 9, 2009
I’ve been contacted by folks from out of town who have questions about their children, and so I’ve developed a straightforward consultation service that allows you to get specific advice for your situation. As an added bonus, you will end...
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Rick Colosimo / August 5, 2009
A tweet I saw today asked about what the expectations are for implementation of her son’s IEP following an impending move. My response: Did you get answer to your IEP transfer question? See 20 USC 1414(d)(2)(C). Short answer: FAPE until...
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Rick Colosimo / August 5, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Clifton NJ on Route 3 West for Roving Office Hours on Wednesday, August 19. Clifton Route 3 360 Route 3 West Clifton, NJ 07014 973 473-2560
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Rick Colosimo / August 5, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Nutley, NJ on Franklin Ave. for Roving Office Hours on Wednesday, August 19. Nutley 483 Franklin Avenue Nutley, New Jersey 07110 973-562-0045
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Rick Colosimo / August 5, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Montclair, NJ on Bloomfield Ave. for Roving Office Hours on Wednesday, August 19. Bloomfield 701 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (973) 746-7300
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Livingston, NJ for Roving Office Hours on Monday, August 17. Livingston 1 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, New Jersey 07039 973-533-1669
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Madison, NJ for Roving Office Hours on Monday, August 17. Madison 307-311 Main Street Madison, New Jersey 07940 973-410-0244
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Summit , NJ for Roving Office Hours on Monday, August 17. Summit 2 Beechwood Road Summit, New Jersey 07901 (908) 273-3121
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
I’m considering scheduling some Roving Office Hours sessions at the Starbucks in Rehoboth Beach, DE during the week of August 22-29. 301 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302 227-3682 If you are going to be in the area during...
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
Sorry, this session is cancelled. I’ll be at the Starbucks in Wayne, NJ for Roving Office Hours on Friday, August 14. Preakness Shopping Center 810 Hamburg Turnpike Wayne, New Jersey 07470 (973) 872-6406
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
UPDATE: This event is CANCELLED — I will be attending the signing of the NJ autism insurance legislation. I’ll be at the Starbucks in Hackensack, NJ for Roving Office Hours on Thursday, August 13. Hackensack 360 Essex Street Hackensack, New...
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Wyckoff, NJ for Roving Office Hours on Wednesday, August 12. Wyckoff 325 Franklin Avenue Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481 201-847-8080
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Glen Rock NJ for Roving Office Hours on Tuesday, August 11. Glen Rock 224 Rock Road Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452 201-493-8261
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Rick Colosimo / August 4, 2009
I’ll be at the Starbucks in Clifton NJ on Route 3 West for Roving Office Hours on Monday, August 10. Clifton Route 3 360 Route 3 West Clifton, NJ 07014 973 473-2560
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Rick Colosimo / August 3, 2009
Here’s another article describing seemingly vague rules about restraints and seclusion, an issue that seems to be growing in importance in recent months. Here is a single excerpt from the COPAA letter: A 9 year old boy with autism in...
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Rick Colosimo / July 25, 2009
I’ll be at at the Starbucks in Montclair, NJ on Valley Road for Roving Office Hours on Wednesday.
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Rick Colosimo / July 25, 2009
I’ll be at at the Starbucks in Midland Park, NJ for Roving Office Hours on Monday.
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Rick Colosimo / July 23, 2009
Recently on rethinkautism, a parent asked about the “Chevy vs. Cadillac” mantra widely repeated to supposedly illustrate the IDEA principle that children are entitled to an “appropriate” education, not the “best” education or, in general, one that “maximizes” their progress...
