Special Needs Education

Each and every child is unique, with his or her own special qualities, gifts, and challenges. However, there are situations in which a child is more challenged than typical children in their age group, requiring specific attention and accomodations in order to be successful. This can be particularly difficult for parents when they are unsure of what their child’s diagnosis might be, or what specific services may be best-suited for the child’s special needs. It can also be extremely stressful when a child has special needs that a school or school board is refusing to make accomodations for. At Elfant Rickett Law Firm LLC, with offices in Hackensack, New Jersey, our firm concentrates solely on Special Education and Family Law in New Jersey. Our firm’s founder, Rosa Elfant Rickett is a highly knowledgeable New Jersey special education attorney who has assisted countless children and parents across New Jersey and she is a passionate advocate for children with special needs. In fact, because of her knowledge and experience with special education law in New Jersey, Rosa has been called upon as a trusted legal resource and has been featured in New Jersey’s legal series “Law Talk Today.” At Elfant Rickett Law Firm LLC, we are well-versed in the law regarding early intervention, screening and evaluation, child study teams, eligibility for specialized services, and individualized education programs (IEP’s) and we fight tirelessly to ensure that your child’s rights are protected during special education matters. We represent children with a vast array of disabilities and challenges, ranging from Autism to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Whether you are in need of an advocate to secure an IEP for your child or you are engaged in a dispute with a local school district, we will use whatever tactic is necessary, be it mediation, negotiation, or litigation, to ensure that your child has access to the education they deserve. To discuss your child’s specific situation and learn more about your legal options, contact our offices in Hackensack today at 201.968.5700 to schedule a consultation with a New Jersey special education lawyer. The most fulfilling experience is hearing from our clients about how their children are thriving in the right school environment for their special needs. We often hear from grateful parents like this one: “My daughter is epileptic and mentally retarded. She cannot speak and has difficulty moving around on her own. She was in a school specialized for the handicapped children until the members of the district I live in decided she should attend a regular high school as a means to save money. My daughter was about to be placed in a school that not only posed a hazard to her safety, but also did not meet her needs. While in that school, her character changed from a happy child to that of a child that was distant, depressed and reserved. With the help of Rosa Elfant Rickett, Esquire, not only has my daughter been transferred to the best school in the area for her needs, but her overall disposition had greatly improved. Every day, she shows us how much she learns and has the biggest smile on her face at all times. Rosa fought for my child when others tried to take advantage of her shortcomings. She was the person who taught me to pay attention and carefully read through the IEP’s as a way of assisting in the legal battle. We are eternally grateful for the battles Rosa fought and won.” – Adelfa Rosa was featured in a multi-part series on Law Talk Today, as she discussed Special Education Law in New Jersey and the myriad of rights that children with special needs and disabilities have under State and Federal law.