Protecting the Financial Future of Your Child with Autism

• By: Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq Littman Krooks, LLP
• October 1st, 2013
• financial planning, government benefits
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Parents of children with autism know that just getting through day-to-day life requires careful planning. Many parents do not consider that financial planning for their child with autism also requires careful and special planning, especially when the child may not be able to support or care for...

The Unique Legal Issues That Affect Children and Adults with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

• By: Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq Amy C. O’Hara, Esq Littman Krooks, LLP
• October 1st, 2011
• adults, advocacy, Asperger’s, fall 2011 issue, guardianship, high functioning autism, IEP, law, legal, Medicaid, Medicare, planning, SSDI, SSI
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Over the last several years in our Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Advocacy practices, we have seen a significant increase in clients having a family member with high functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Although not exhaustive, this article is intended to provide an overview of...

While the Science is Still Uncertain, the Need to Plan for Your Child’s Future is a Sure Thing!

• By: Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq Littman Krooks, LLP
• July 1st, 2011
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When a parent is given a diagnosis for their child of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), they are bombarded with a variety of medical, therapeutic, educational, and holistic treatment methodologies that promise to “cure” Autism. This leaves parents in the position of believing...