Why Would My Child With Autism Need a Special Needs Trust?
Question: I have heard of a Special Needs Trust. Can you share why my son with autism may need one? A Special Needs Trust is an important element in special needs planning because of what it can protect. For most individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability, government benefits are critical to providing a very […]
Continue readingWhen Special Education Fails to Be Special
Whether you call it special education or exceptional education, your expectations for its role in your child’s life are high, as well they should be. As parents of special needs students, we face decisions that parents of typical students rarely consider. Public, private, or charter school? Consider homeschooling? Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan? Standard diploma […]
Continue readingCan My Son Really Only Have $2,000 in His Name?
Michael asks: I have been told that in order to qualify for certain government benefits my son can only have $2,000 in his name. That does not seem like very much money for a person to be able to save for lifetime needs. At this point, I am not convinced that we should even plan […]
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