More Autistic People or More Diagnoses?
A new study from the British Medical Journal suggests that outside factors ranging from diagnosis methods to socioeconomic status may have inflated reports that suggest rates of autism are spiking.…
A new study from the British Medical Journal suggests that outside factors ranging from diagnosis methods to socioeconomic status may have inflated reports that suggest rates of autism are spiking.…
A fairly recent court decision, In the Matter of Mark C.H., involved the obligations of the trustee of a special needs trust, and serves as the focus of this issue…
Any child can be a victim of bullying or harassment, but research has shown that children with special needs are both more likely to be bullied or harassed and also…
There are so many different genetic forms of autism that using the singular term, autism, is misleading, researchers say. “We believe a better term to use is ‘the autisms,’…
You may give your child with special needs or incapacitated spouse a Valentine this month as an expression of your love for them. But how can you express a lasting…
With overwhelming support, Congress passed the ABLE Act of 2014 (Achieving a Better Life Experience) on December 16, 2014. The Act provides an opportunity for qualified individuals with special needs…
Thomas Saccone was a retired New Jersey firefighter and a member of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS). He received a pension and other benefits, and his wife and…
October is national Special Needs Law Month. It has been my privilege and passion for over 30 years to help other families with children and adults with disabilities. We help…
On July 7, 2014 the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services issued an Informational Bulletin addressing services available to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) available under the federal Medicaid…
Did you know Medicare doesn't cover long-term care? The common belief that Medicare will cover the vast majority of healthcare expenses in retirement is simply not the case. A recent…