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Robert M. Tudisco, Esq.
Whether choosing a therapist, educational consultant and/or attorney, look for a delicate balance between experience, affiliations and chemistry. Here are some things you should consider.
What to Ask
How long has this person been practicing in this field?
What experience does this person have both professionally and personally?
Do they suffer from a disability?
Are they also a parent of a child with a disability?
Does this professional belong to mental health or advocacy organizations that offer additional support and affiliations?
Can this person relate to me, my child and the situation?
Is this professional's style too aggressive or not aggressive enough? Based upon:
My personality
My child's personality
My school district and other attorneys
Will this professional testify in court or at an impartial hearing? This is a very big concern because your case will ultimately come down to a battle of the experts. If you can't bring yours in to testify, you are starting out with two strikes against you.
Go to ldyellowpages.orgor contact your local or national support group to seek professionals
in your area. Many will keep resource directories and have personal experience
with these professionals.
Robert M. Tudisco, is a practicing attorney in New
York and a freelance writer. He is also an adult diagnosed with AD/HD.
Robert is a partner in the law firm of Marino & Tudisco, LLP, and
dedicates a growing portion of his practice to advocating for special
needs children and adults with AD/HD. Robert welcomes questions and/or
comments at his website www.ADDcopingskills.com.
