Big Win In NYC for Student with Autism – Funding for Private Therapeutic Program and 460 Hours of 1:1 ABA.
This week, our office had an important and significant win for a 6 year old boy with Autism. “J” was awarded funding for a private therapeutic educational program that provides individualized instruction to children, reimbursement for private evaluations, air-conditioned mini-bus, and a compensatory education award of 460 hours of 1:1 ABA services after-school and on weekends!
J had been enrolled in the 1st grade at the New York City Department of Education Mickey Mantle School which failed to meet J’s needs. J was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when he was 18 months old. He was also diagnosed with ADHD, Childhood Mood Disorder NOS, an Intellectual Disability, Learning Disorder, NOS with severe agitation, aggression coping and compliance difficulties and has “possible at-risk psychotic behaviors.”
The private program, testified at the hearing that it could provide J with an appropriate therapeutic education. The program is a therapeutic educational program that provides individualized instruction to children and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is on site. The school also has a psychologist on staff, an art therapist, 3 speech and language pathologists, 3 occupational therapists, a contract physical therapist, and a licensed social worker. The school has 6 behavior therapists trained in ABA.
We had a great team who supported J and his mother and we are thrilled that J now will finally get the educational program he needs! Please contact me if you or someone you knows would benefit from our representation 212.401.1959 or Tracey@SpencerWalshLaw.com
I met Tracey through a family who was helped by her. My family was at a crossroads because our daughter was told she could no longer attend the school which she had been attending since Pre-K. Tracey was God sent. I remember meeting with her at her office. She was calm and attentive. She listened to me and promised no miracles, but a guarantee that she would work tirelessly on our behalf. Less than three months later, our case was settled. Tracey also defended me when the IEP meeting was set on a date that was not convenient for us. We really feel comfortable with Tracey and will be with her for the long haul. This practice puts clients first.