Let's Talk Sped Law
A national podcast dedicated to all things relating to special education law. Hosted By: Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. - A Special Education Attorney & Certified Child Advocate. Contact Us: jforte@fortelawgroup.com or visit: www.fortelawgroup.com
Episodes
20 episodes
Season 3, Episode 6: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Evaluations with Guest Speaker Dr. Chris Bogart of Sasco River Center
In this episode, we discuss the importance of how a multidisciplinary evaluation can help to more fully inform your child's IEP placement and programming needs with guest speaker, Dr. Chris Bogart, owner and Co-Director of Sasco River Center LL...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:10
Season 3, Episode 5: Let's Talk About Autism Clinical and Educational Services with Special Guest Dr. John Molteni of Prism Autism Education & Consultation
Dr. John Molteni is the Director of Behavioral Health at Prism Autism Education and Consultation, located in Farmington, CT. Dr. Molteni is a clinician and educator with over 20 years of experience in the field of Autism and Developmental Disab...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:13
Season 3, Episode 4: Let's Talk COPAA Conference 2021 with Guest Speak and CEO of COPAA Denise Marshall
Parents unit! The COPAA 2021 Annual Conference is virtual this year. What does that mean for you? Well, you can attend "virtually" for a fraction of the cost and become more fully informed about your child's education rights. In this episode we...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:01
Season 3, Episode 3: Comprehensive Evaluations In Light of the COVID Pandemic with Guest Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Kryszak
In this episode leading clinical expert Dr. Elizabeth M. Krysak discussed conducting comprehensive remote evaluations during the COVID pandemic. Liz Kryszak, PhD, is a psychologist at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child Development Center ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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47:39
Season 3, Episode 2: From Parent to Advocate to BCBA - One Parent's Journey with Guest Speaker Sharri Lungarini, M.S. Ed., RBT
In this episode of Let's Talk Sped Law, we interview Sharri Lungarini! Shari is an amazing parent, advocate, and clinician within the Connecticut disability rights community. Her story both personally and professionally is so inspiring that it ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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46:26
Season 3, Episode 1: Programming for Mental Health Issues During Covid for Families, Schools and Students with Guest Chris Abildgaard
Chris Abildgaard, LPC, NCC, NCSP is the owner and director of the Social Learning Center, LLC. located in Cheshire, CT. Chris has been in private practice for over 13 years. Chris is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, a Board Certified...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:54
Season 2, Episode 7: Let's Talk Occupational Therapy with Amanda Zecchin, M.S., OTR
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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41:32
Season 2, Episode 6: U.S Supreme Court Case Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District with Attorney Jack Robinson
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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58:00
Season 2, Episode 5: Let's Talk Speech and Language Services with Katie Curra SLP
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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56:34
Season 2, Episode 3: The Attorney/Client Relationship: What To Expect at the Initial Legal Consultation with a Special Education Attorney
Regardless of the area of law, all attorneys must meet with a prospective client in what is commonly referred to as “the initial legal consultation.” This critical meeting is the first meeting that is held between you, the potential new client,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:25
Season 2, Episode 2: Let's Talk Transition Planning During COVID with Guest Speaker Dr. Peter Gerhardt
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:06
Season 2, Episode 1: How To Effectively Organize Your Child's Records with Guest Attorney Jill Hornig.
Let's Talk Sped Law is now in its second season and spreading across the nation! In this episode top special education lawyer Jill Hornig talks about her journey into special education law - both as a parent of two children on the autism spectr...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:51
Season 1, Episode 7: Can't Be Wrong When It's Wright - Pam & Pete Wright Discuss Strategies For Parents During School Closures In Response to COVID-19.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:03:58
Season 1, Episode 6: From Parent to Advocate to Instructor to Paralegal - An Interview with Pat Howey.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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20:05
Season 1, Episode 5: Dr. Nick Gelbar on What's the Difference Between a Psychological, Psycho-educational and Neuropsychological Evaluation?
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:09
Season 1, Episode 4: An Interview with COPAA's Legal Director, Selene Almazan, Esq.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:51
Season 1, Episode 3: Thinking of Hiring a Special Education Attorney?
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:14
Season 1, Episode 2: Coronavirus & Comp Ed: Ensuring Our Children with Disabilities Are Receiving a FAPE
As we all come to grips with the new temporary norms across our country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we understand and fully appreciate the impact this outbreak is having on special education and related services to our stu...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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