Best Adam Dayan NYC Special Education Attorney Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 38 - Empowered Advocacy: A Mother’s Journey Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy 42:20

7d ago42:20

42:20

In this episode, NYC Special Education Lawyer Adam Dayan speaks with the inspiring Jessica Salonus, a mother of a child with cerebral palsy and a passionate special education lawyer for children with disabilities. Jessica opens up about her journey raising a child with special needs and her professional experience fighting for the rights of childre…

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Ep. 37 - Navigating Special Needs Advocacy Amid Political Uncertainty 58:10

1M ago58:10

58:10

In this episode, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages in an insightful discussion with Selene Almazan, Special Education Attorney and Legal Director for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Against the backdrop of today’s political climate, they explore the current administration's push to eliminate the U.S. Departmen…

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Ep. 36 - High School Graduation and Early Adulthood Transition Planning 55:31

2M ago55:31

55:31

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by fellow Special Education Attorney Arshi Pal as they delve into the crucial topic of early adulthood and transition planning for students with disabilities. Arshi brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, having spent 10 years working in an elementary school with children from diverse bac…

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Ep. 35 - Healing-Centered Practices And Their Effect On Special Education 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Nelson Mar, Senior Staff Attorney at Bronx Legal Services, to discuss Healing Centered Practices and the importance of emphasizing the strengths of individuals recovering from trauma. Nelson, who served as the lead attorney in a landmark lawsuit challenging the NYC public school system’s practi…

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Ep. 34 - How Mindfulness Supports a Child’s Emotional, Physical Health and Education 54:31

4M ago54:31

54:31

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Dr. Eli Kraiem, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Guidance and Psychology at Sephardic Academy of Manhattan Elementary School. Together, they explore the benefits of mindfulness, discussing how it can help both children and adults recognize their emotions, manage stress and anxiety, and imp…

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Ep. 33 - The Physical and Emotional Effects of Eating Disorders 54:49

5M ago54:49

54:49

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Gabriela Ponce, a Certified Life Coach, mother, and wife. Gaby shares her journey with Adam, starting with her difficult childhood in a dysfunctional family in Quito, Ecuador, and her battles with eating disorders that began in her teenage years. Now in recovery, Gaby provides important insight…

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Ep. 32 - Shedding Light on a Sibling’s Journey Growing Up with a Special Needs Family Member 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

In this follow-up to our insightful episode with Heather Deutsch, a teacher, parenting coach, and founding member of Imagine Academy, Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan explores the complexities of raising a special needs child, particularly focusing on the emotional impact on siblings. Heather openly shares the challenges of balancing the needs…

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Ep. 31 - Smartphones and Social Media: The Emotional Crisis Affecting Young People Today 1:08:23

7M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Yoni Schwab, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Head of School at The Shefa School, to explore the impact of smartphones and social media on today's youth. They delve into how excessive screen time is displacing crucial activities for healthy child development, affecting attention spans, sel…

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Ep. 30 - Adapting Theater to Special Needs Individuals 44:56

8M ago44:56

44:56

NYC Special Education Lawyer Adam Dayan is joined by Repertorio Español’s Robert Federico, Founder and Executive Producer Emeritus; Allison Astor-Vargas, Manager of Special Projects and Education; and Daniela Thome, Actor and Director. They will discuss the origins of Repertorio Español and explore the theater’s programs and accessibility features …

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Ep. 29 - Trends and Developments in Special Education Law 51:28

10M ago51:28

51:28

In this episode, Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, engages in a discussion with Dana Jonson, a Civil Rights and Special Education Attorney, examining the profound impacts of COVID-19 on special education. They explore the evolving meaning of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the post-pandemic era, highlighting challenges and leg…

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Ep. 28 - The Relationship Between Mental Health and Learning 53:46

11M ago53:46

53:46

Adam Dayan, a Special Education Attorney based in NYC, engages in a dialogue with Dr. Jessica Meister to explore the impact of mental health on a child's educational path. They explore topics such as perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and more, uncovering how these factors can hinder a child's educational success. The conversation extends to discu…

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Ep. 27 - Transitioning From Early Intervention To Preschool and Kindergarten 52:54

11M ago52:54

52:54

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan teams up with Sarah Birnbaum, a Special Needs Parent, Special Education Advisor, and Parent Advocate, to explore the intricacies of transitioning from early intervention to preschool and kindergarten for children with special needs. They illuminate the significant hurdles parents may face, beginning with th…

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Ep. 26 - Understanding Twice Exceptional (2E) Students 38:48

1y ago38:48

38:48

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages in a conversation with Anna Christodoulou, Director of Admissions and Outreach at Quad Preparatory School, focusing on Twice Exceptional (2E) Students. Their dialogue provides valuable insights into supporting these students by highlighting the significance of nurturing their strengths while address…

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Ep. 25 - Understanding DIR Floortime Instruction 41:59

1y ago41:59

41:59

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down for an insightful conversation with Tina McCourt, Program Director for Rebecca School. Together they discuss the transformative power of the DIR Floortime model (Developmental, Individual, Relationship-Based Model) in supporting students with neurodevelopmental delays. Tina emphasizes how this app…

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Ep. 24 - Understanding the Benefits of Music Therapy 45:32

1y ago45:32

45:32

In a collaborative discussion, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages with Katie Lewis, a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Teacher at Gillen Brewer School, to explore the benefits of Music Therapy. The conversation delves into the daily experiences of a music therapist specializing in providing therapy services to children with specia…

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Ep. 23 - Parents of Premie Babies; Understanding Challenges and Finding Support 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In a conversation between Adam Dayan, a Special Education Attorney in New York City, and Jodi Klaristenfeld, a preemie mom and founder of FLRRiSH, Jodi shares her family's journey after her daughter's premature birth. The discussion highlights the challenges they faced and underscores the gaps in available support services. Inspired by her personal…

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Ep. 22 - Working With Your Paralegal 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

52:19

In this episode, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Leah Rosner, Senior Paralegal at Law Offices of Adam Dayan. Together Adam and Leah take a deep dive into what the role of a paralegal looks like at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, including their involvement in each step of a case. Leah describes the intricate working relationsh…

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Ep. 21 - Understanding Occupational Therapy 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

51:15

Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney sits down with Abie Levy, Licensed Occupational Therapist and Senior Director of Occupational and Physical Therapy Departments at Imagine Academy. Throughout the episode, Adam and Abie will untangle common misconceptions of what Occupational Therapy is, ways it may benefit a child who is facing barriers wi…

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Ep. 20 - Planning Financially for Special Needs Children 57:24

1+ y ago57:24

57:24

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Bruce Maier, Financial Advisor and Managing Partner of Iron Birch Advisors to demystify the process of planning financially for a child with special needs. Throughout this episode, they explore ways in which parents can ensure long-term financial stability for their disabled child after they …

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Ep. 19 - Pursuing Adult Services 56:35

1+ y ago56:35

56:35

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan discusses the process of pursuing adult services with Heather Deutsch, teacher, parenting coach, and founding member of Imagine Academy. As a mother of 24-year-old triplets and an 18-year-old son, Heather shares the turbulent journey she navigated while seeking adult services for her nonverbal, autistic son…

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Ep. 18 - Understanding Speech and Language Therapy 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Natalia Rowe, Bilingually Certified Speech Language Pathologist, Feeding Therapist, and Founder of the First Rowe Speech and Feeding Therapy Center. Together they discuss Speech-Language Therapy and what it can entail, signs and symptoms to look for in your child, and ways in which speech-lan…

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Ep. 17 - Navigating Divorce/Separation With A Special Needs Child 1:09:11

2y ago1:09:11

1:09:11

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan addresses the topic of special needs children in the context of family and divorce law with Andrea Vacca, Attorney and Owner of Vacca Law Group, and Josh Kershenbaum, Disability-Informed Mediator and Consultant. Andrea works exclusively with couples who wish to dissolve their relationships with the least po…

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Ep. 16 - Considering a Therapeutic/Residential Setting 50:01

2y ago50:01

50:01

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Lauren Koffler, Head of Admissions, Client Relations, and Communications for Shrub Oak International School, a private, coeducational, therapeutic day and boarding school for students who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions including nonverbal learnin…

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Ep. 15 - Bridging The Evaluation-to-Classroom Gap 1:01:02

2y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Dr. David Salsberg, a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Director of Pediatric Assessment, Learning, and Support (PALS), a multidisciplinary group practice in Manhattan specializing in conducting neuropsychological and educational evaluations for children. Together they discuss how t…

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Ep. 14 - Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 1:09:35

2y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Dr. Dean McKay, Board Certified Psychologist, Professor of Psychology at Fordham University, and President of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology to discuss the subject of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They review the various forms in which OCD can present itself in childr…

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Ep. 13 (Part 2) - Implementing Decisions And Settlements 31:42

2y ago31:42

31:42

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan continues speaking with Janice Deutsch, Lead Paralegal at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, about the process of implementing decisions and settlements after a favorable outcome has been secured. Together they discuss how the implementation process works once special education legal matters have been resolved …

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Ep. 13 - Implementing Decisions & Settlements 43:44

2y ago43:44

43:44

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan speaks with Janice Deutsch, Lead Paralegal at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, about the process of implementing decisions and settlements after a favorable outcome has been secured. Together they discuss how the implementation process works once special education legal matters have been resolved favorably, w…

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Ep. 12 - Managing Life With ADHD 1:21:10

2+ y ago1:21:10

1:21:10

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with a husband and wife team, David and Ayla Sitt, both licensed clinical psychologists well-versed in the subject of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Their discussion covers various aspects of ADHD including defining ADHD, identifying signs of a problem, assessment and treatment, …

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Ep. 11 - Understanding School Refusal Behavior 59:39

2+ y ago59:39

59:39

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Francyne Zeltser and Ariel Kornblum from the Manhattan Psychology Group, a center for comprehensive psychological, behavioral, and educational services in NYC for children, adolescents, and adults. Their discussion revolves around understanding school refusal behavior including defining schoo…

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Ep. 10 - Getting A Student’s Perspective 44:46

2+ y ago44:46

44:46

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Edward Sabbagh, now a 20-year-old man who, as a child, was a client of the Law Offices of Adam Dayan for 8 years until graduating from high school. Edward, having benefited from the special education services the Law Offices of Adam Dayan secured on his behalf, has a unique perspective to sha…

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Ep. 9 - Addressing Dyslexia & Language Impairments 54:20

2+ y ago54:20

54:20

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Ruth Arberman, Founding Principal at The Sterling School, a private school in New York City that educates children with dyslexia, reading difficulties, and language-based learning impairments. Their discussion ranges from defining dyslexia, looking for signs of a language-based learning impai…

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Ep. 8 - Understanding Private School Admissions 27:41

2+ y ago27:41

27:41

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Linda Gardner for a conversation about the admissions process for private special education schools. Linda is the Director of Admission at the Aaron School, a private school in New York City that provides a rigorous academic program and a strong social skills program for students with learnin…

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Ep. 7 - Simplifying The Legal Process 51:25

2+ y ago51:25

51:25

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan speaks with Amled Pérez, Senior Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, about the special education legal process. Together they discuss what a special education lawyer does, how special education legal matters are resolved through the impartial hearing process, the importance of proper documen…

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Ep. 6 - Getting An Educator’s Perspective 1:03:35

3y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Julia Paris for a wide-ranging conversation about educating children with ADHD and language-based learning disabilities. Julia has been an educator and administrator for roughly 40 years. She is currently Associate Principal at a private special education school in Brooklyn, New York that pro…

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Ep. 5 - Transitioning From High School 1:19:07

3y ago1:19:07

1:19:07

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with John Civita, Head of School at Winston Transitions. They discuss how to prepare for a student’s transition from high school and what types of programs are available to high school students who are not yet ready to transition to college or work and need to continue building academic skills whi…

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Ep. 4 (Part 2) - Raising Emotionally Complex Children 53:09

3y ago53:09

53:09

Jerry Pavlon-Blum, Director of External Affairs and Program Innovation at the Robert Louis Stevenson School, and NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan continue their conversation about the complexity of mental health in school and the parent journey through the special education process to secure services to meet the needs of emotionally comple…

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Ep. 4 - Raising Emotionally Complex Children 1:22:32

3y ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Jerry Pavlon-Blum, Director of External Affairs and Program Innovation at the Robert Louis Stevenson School, a school in New York City for emotionally complex students, joins Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney. This discussion ranges from talking about the complexity of mental health in school, how it fits into whole health, and what servic…

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Ep. 3 - Getting A Parent's Perspective 50:15

3y ago50:15

50:15

Rachel is the parent of three children with unique learning needs and is our first ever client on this podcast. The Law Offices of Adam Dayan has represented Rachel and her children for approximately the last 10 years. Rachel is very familiar with the process of dealing with her children's school district and advocating on her children's behalf. On…

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Ep. 2 - Navigating An Autism Diagnosis 1:12:21

3y ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Elisa Chrem, Principal of Imagine Academy, a school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, joins Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, to talk about her experiences and to give advice to parents whose children have been diagnosed with autism. Ms. Chrem draws upon her background as a speech-language pathologist and shar…

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Ep. 1 - Understanding The Neuropsychological Evaluation 51:31

3+ y ago51:31

51:31

Dr. Jennifer Oratio is a neuro-psychologist who has had her own private clinical practice since 2010 and has evaluated and helped hundreds of special needs students over the span of her career. Here, in conversation with Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, Dr. Oratio demystifies the neuropsychological evaluation process and discusses the ro…

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Curious Incident Trailer 5:55

3+ y ago5:55

5:55

Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, discusses the inspiration behind, and purpose of, this podcast. Episodes will consist of interviews with experts in the field of special education who can be resources to parents whose children are struggling educationally and are seeking guidance about what steps to take next.…

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