Law Offices of Adam Dayan

Law Offices of Adam Dayan The Law Offices of Adam Dayan was started in 2009 to represent NYC families of children with special It is never too early for a parent to seek help.

The Law Offices of Adam Dayan represents parents of children with special needs in pursuing appropriate educational programs and services for their children. We represent children of all different ages who have a wide range of special education needs. We encourage parents to become informed early, and we provide guidance through all stages of the special education process.

Happy Autistic Pride Day! ♾️✨Today is all about celebrating autism as a natural, valuable variation of human diversity. ...
06/18/2026

Happy Autistic Pride Day! ♾️✨

Today is all about celebrating autism as a natural, valuable variation of human diversity. It’s a day to shift the conversation away from "fixing" or "curing" and focus entirely on acceptance, respect, and amplification of autistic voices.

To the autistic individuals, self-advocates, and families in our community: we honor your unique perspectives, your strengths, and your invaluable contributions to the world.

True pride means moving beyond simple awareness and actively working toward a society where neurodivergence is fully accepted, accommodated, and embraced every single day.

How are you celebrating your pride or supporting the autistic individuals in your life today? Let us know in the comments! 👇

: Let’s talk about what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) actually looks like in the classroom. 🧠📚OCD is often casual...
06/17/2026

: Let’s talk about what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) actually looks like in the classroom. 🧠📚

OCD is often casually misused to describe a love for neatness, but for a student, it is an exhausting condition of intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Managing these cycles at school drains a child's mental energy and can severely impact their academic progress.

In this throwback post, we unpack how OCD manifests during the school day and how families can secure vital accommodations.

No child should have to choose between managing their mental health and getting an education. If your child's school is failing to provide the accommodations they need, our team is here to help.

🔗 Read the full throwback blog post here: https://www.dayanlawfirm.com/ocd-awareness-week/

Can you still get tuition reimbursement if your private school of choice has a religious component? 🏫🙏The short answer i...
06/16/2026

Can you still get tuition reimbursement if your private school of choice has a religious component? 🏫🙏

The short answer is yes. If the public school system fails to provide an appropriate education, a private school's religious affiliation does not automatically disqualify you from seeking tuition reimbursement from the school district.

If you are considering a private school with a religious component, keep these key points in mind:

1. Focus on Educational Appropriateness: The law primarily looks at whether the placement meets your child's unique special education needs. The focus must stay on the school's specialized instruction, therapy options, and small class sizes—not its religious curriculum.

2. Document the Specialized Fit: To build a strong case, you must show that the school offers the specific academic, behavioral, or emotional support your child requires to make progress.

3. Follow Strict Timelines: As with any private placement, you must still follow standard legal procedures, including providing the school district with a timely 10-Day Notice of Intent to Enroll before making the move.

Navigating tuition reimbursement cases involving sectarian schools requires a strategic legal approach. If you’ve found a private school that truly fits your child's needs, let’s talk about how to protect your rights.

🔗 Reach out to our team today to discuss your placement options

Have a topic you want us to cover on The Curious Incident podcast? We want to hear from you! 🎙️✨Our podcast was built to...
06/15/2026

Have a topic you want us to cover on The Curious Incident podcast? We want to hear from you! 🎙️✨

Our podcast was built to share the real-life stories, expert insights, and legal strategies that matter most to special needs families and neurodivergent individuals. To make sure we keep answering your biggest questions, we are opening up the floor to our listeners.

Whether you want us to dive deep into a specific special education law topic, break down a complex IEP milestone, or interview a particular type of therapist or advocate, your ideas help shape our show.

💡 How to submit your ideas:
Drop us an email anytime at [email protected] with your suggestions, questions, or even feedback on your favorite past episodes.

We read every single note that comes through, and your idea might just inspire our next big episode!

📩 Send us an email today and let us know what you want to hear next!

Missed the standard fall private school deadlines? You haven’t missed your chance. 🎒✨For special needs families, sometim...
06/12/2026

Missed the standard fall private school deadlines? You haven’t missed your chance. 🎒✨

For special needs families, sometimes you realize mid-year that your child’s current school placement simply isn't working. That is where rolling admissions can be a game-changer. These private schools accept and review applications year-round until classrooms are full, rather than enforcing a strict winter cutoff.

Why Families Utilize Rolling Admissions:
💡Immediate Relief: If your child lacks proper IEP support or faces an unsafe environment, you don’t have to wait an entire calendar year to make a necessary change.
💡Faster Turnarounds: Because applications are reviewed as they arrive, you typically receive an enrollment decision within a few weeks.
💡Mid-Year Support: Many of these schools are highly experienced in welcoming new students mid-term and helping them smoothly adjust to a new routine.

Looking for the right fit? We can help. 🗺️

Finding a specialized private school that accommodates your child's unique needs and accepts rolling applications can feel overwhelming. To make things easier, our firm maintains a curated list of private specialized schools that offer rolling admissions options.

If you need help identifying placements or want to discuss securing tuition reimbursement from the DOE for a mid-year move, reach out to our team today. 🏛️💙

👉 Send us a DM or drop a comment below, and we'll help connect you with options for your child!

The power of starting early cannot be overstated. 👶✨The period between birth and age three represents a critical window ...
06/11/2026

The power of starting early cannot be overstated. 👶✨

The period between birth and age three represents a critical window of opportunity. Early Intervention (EI) provides specialized support—like speech, physical, and occupational therapy—during the exact phase of life when a child’s brain is growing the fastest.

Here is why Early Intervention is a total game-changer:

1. Capitalizes on Brain Development: In the first few years of life, the brain is incredibly adaptable. Therapeutic support during this high-growth window is highly effective and can completely shape a child's future learning curve.

2. Empowers Parents: EI services typically take place right at home. Therapists teach you strategies and routines so you can confidently support your child's developmental growth during everyday moments.

3. Eases the Preschool Transition: Having an EI team ensures a smooth move into the public school system at age three, helping your child transition from an IFSP to a preschool IEP without a gap in critical services.

💡 Quick Fact: You do not need a doctor's referral or a formal diagnosis to request a free Early Intervention evaluation from your city. If you suspect a delay, you can self-refer.

Acting early is a powerful act of advocacy. Give your child the foundation they deserve right from the start!

Navigating the transition from Early Intervention to preschool? Reach out today to ensure your child’s educational rights are protected every step of the way. 🏛️💙

“But how long is this going to take?” 🕒When navigating a special education case with the NYC Department of Education, th...
06/10/2026

“But how long is this going to take?” 🕒

When navigating a special education case with the NYC Department of Education, this is often the very first question parents ask. The timeline of a due process case can feel like a black box, but understanding the milestones can help you plan ahead and reduce the stress of the unknown.

In this blog post, we break down exactly what to expect from start to finish. Here are a few key phases of the timeline:

1. The Gathering & Filing Phase 📂
Before a Due Process Complaint is even filed, your legal team must gather specific information—like precise service recommendations (e.g., speech or OT hours) or private school tuition details. Anything you are seeking as relief must be documented from the start.

2. The 30-Day Resolution Period 🤝
Once filed, an automatic 30-day "resolution period" begins. This is a window where the DOE is supposed to meet with parents to attempt to settle the issues before moving forward.

3. The Hearing & Decision ⚖️
If a case doesn’t settle, an Impartial Hearing Officer (IHO) schedules the hearing dates. Realistically, it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to fully complete a hearing after filing, depending on witness availability and schedules. Once the hearing wraps up, the IHO typically has up to 30 days to issue a final decision.

💡 The Big Takeaway for Parents:
Because these timelines take time, being proactive is your greatest advantage. Waiting until a crisis point in the school year can delay the relief your child needs. Starting the process early ensures your rights—and your child's academic progress—are protected.

🔗 Read the full breakdown on our blog to learn more about navigating these timelines: https://www.dayanlawfirm.com/understanding-timelines/

June is Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is Purple Drives Progress! 💜Dravet syndrome is a rare, se...
06/09/2026

June is Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is Purple Drives Progress! 💜

Dravet syndrome is a rare, severe, life-long form of epilepsy that begins in infancy. For families navigating this diagnosis, everyday life requires incredible resilience, specialized care, and a dedicated support system.

This month, the Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) is reminding us that every single action—no matter how small—fuels vital research, expands education, and strengthens family programs.

Here is how you can join the movement and help start a ripple effect this June:
✔️Wear It, Light It, Create It: Show your support by wearing purple, lighting up your home or community space in purple, or sharing trusted information to spark vital conversations.
✔️Take the Purple Drives Progress Challenge: Choose one visible purple action, raise $100 for research and family support, and nominate two friends or colleagues to do the same!
✔️June 15 – Dravet Remembrance Day: Join the community for the 6th Annual Remembrance Day to reflect and honor the loved ones lost to Dravet syndrome. A special tribute video will go live on DSF's public page at 12 PM EST.
✔️June 23 – International Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day: Stand with global advocacy partners and families worldwide. Consider downloading the DSF Toolkit to share fact graphics, tell your story, or connect with local legislators.

When one purple action inspires another, awareness grows—and more families find the connection and legal or educational advocacy they need.

Let's show up for the Dravet community. Tag your photos with and to show your purple! 🧬💪

🔗 Learn more and access the full advocacy toolkit: https://dravetfoundation.org/events/awareness-month/

06/08/2026

When Helping Hurts: A Parent’s Guide to Anxiety and OCD

In this episode of The Curious Incident Podcast, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan speaks with licensed social worker Regine Ashkenazi about helping children manage anxiety and OCD through evidence-based strategies. Regine explains why anxiety itself is a normal and necessary emotion, and how parents can best support their children by encouraging them to face fears rather than avoid them. The conversation explores exposure therapy, reassurance-seeking, parental accommodations, intrusive thoughts, and early intervention, while providing practical tools families can use to build resilience, confidence, and healthier responses to anxiety over time.

Looking for a summer park day where your child can play freely, safely, and without barriers? ☀️🛝If you haven’t visited ...
06/05/2026

Looking for a summer park day where your child can play freely, safely, and without barriers? ☀️🛝

If you haven’t visited a fully inclusive playground yet, this season is the perfect time to explore one! These spaces are thoughtfully engineered so that children of all abilities can play side-by-side.

Here is why our families utilize and love inclusive playgrounds:

1. True Physical Accessibility: Say goodbye to thick woodchips. Smooth, poured-in-place rubber surfacing makes maneuvering wheelchairs and walkers effortless, while ramped structures and supportive harness swings ensure everyone can join the action.

2. Multi-Sensory Play: These parks double as sensory classrooms, incorporating tactile panels, outdoor musical instruments, and interactive textures that engage children with different learning and sensory needs.

3. Built-In "Quiet Zones": To prevent sensory overload, inclusive designs feature cozy, shaded spaces (like small tunnels or pods) slightly removed from the main hustle so kids can step away and reset without leaving the park.

4. Social Connection: By removing physical barriers, these playgrounds allow siblings and peers of all different ability levels to naturally socialize, build empathy, and play together on the exact same equipment.

Ready to plan your next park day? NYC is home to some incredible fully accessible spaces, like the Playground for All Children in Flushing Meadows. Or the indoor Complete Playground in Lower Manhattan.

Tell us in the comments: What is your family's favorite inclusive playground to visit? 👇

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