The National Institute of Health (NIH) recognizes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as “one of the most common mental disorders …

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) established the Child Find Mandate, under which public schools are required to identify …

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Adam Wasserman is an Attorney and Managing Partner of Education Justice Law Group who specializes in ensuring that both parents’ …

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Social Communication Disorder (SCD) is a subtle yet distinctive speech disorder in which a person has difficulty understanding the pragmatics …

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The mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require that schools provide every student with a Free and …

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**We wish to thank Andrew M.I. Lee, J.D., for providing much of the source material for creating this posting. The …

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Schools are allowed to enforce attendance laws in accordance with the Education Code and the Penal Code. They are enforcing …

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