This time last year, the firm officially opened its doors to the students in Texas, their parents, and educators. In the past year, this firm has helped: • Students with disabilities obtain appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans; •...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just authorized an autism diagnostic device. The device is called Canvas dx a.k.a Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid. This is the first device authorized by the FDA to help primary care physicians diagnose autism!!! Friends, this is HUGE!!...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Not Just Awareness! This year “Autism Awareness” is being replaced with “Autism Acceptance”. Acceptance, primarily because we all need to be more accepting of individuals who are different from us. “Why Acceptance”? You may ask? “I...

Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Athletic Coach of the Year, etc. These lists are coveted and educators that get on such glorious lists are well deserving of the honor. However there is a new list that no one wants to get on and it is the Do-Not-Hire list!...

Special education is specially designed instruction that addresses the unique needs of a student eligible to receive special education services. Special education looks different for everyone. For some students, it looks like pull-out services e.g. a regular education...

In the face of COVID-19 and widespread online teaching, teachers need to be aware of the pitfalls of engaging in social media contacts with students. In recent years, the number of teachers flagged statewide for having sex and other inappropriate relationships with...

Parents are already overwhelmed with caring for a child with disability and the school is probably adding to that overwhelm by not providing appropriate education services to the child. This may be the first time parents have had to interact with an attorney and don’t...

Today, September 1, 2020 is the 25th anniversary of the Texas Parent’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. The Texas Parent’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities are a set of rights and responsibilities developed to assist parents and teachers achieve the common goal...