The AETC provides parent and advocate training through a three-tiered training and certification program (details available online). Sheila Wolfe, the Executive Director, also provides direct consulting services to families regarding appropriate special education programs for children with disabilities in the public schools. The AETC is working to open an Early Intervention School for 3-7 year old children with devlopmental disabilities.

Legal Services

As a MetDESK® Specialist (Metlife's Division of Estate planning for Special Kids), I assist families in planning for the financial future of their children or other dependents with special needs. This requires in depth knowledge of the federal laws as they pertain to government benefit eligibility, legal documents such as special needs trusts and guardianships, as well as financial considerations for providing quality lifetime care.

In my practice, I have assisted families with special needs children in learning about the state and federal laws that affect their children. I have helped these families with their efforts to obtain services for their children under Article 7 of the Indiana Code, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA 2004) and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

In doing so, I have attended case conference committee meetings with parents in order to create appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEPs). I have also assisted parents with due process hearings and answered questions that parents have about their children's rights.

Additionally, I have assisted families with special needs children by creating estate planning documents that will adequately plan for the futures of all family members involved. Often, families with a special needs child require more detailed estate planning in order to preserve a child's ability to recieve Social Security Disability benefits and Medicaid. I am happy to help each family find the solution that best fits their needs.

Attorney practicing in special education law, estate planning, guardianships and adoptions.

Advocate for children with disabilities

Parent advocate helping families in Indiana design and receive a free appropriate public educational program for their child with a disability. I am also the Executive Director of the Autism Education and Training Center, Inc. We provide training for families and advocates in conjunction with Catherine Michael, a special education attorney.

The Special Needs Alliance, or SNA , is a network of America's leading Disability and Public Benefits lawyers. SNA member lawyers work to secure Medicaid and other public benefits for disabled individuals of all ages. We help plan for the future care and financial security of special needs children and anyone permanently disabled as the result of personal injury or medical malpractice by tailoring estate plans that protect and maximize life savings. Our national scope also ensures you'll work with your nearest SNA lawyer who is well versed in the specific laws and public benefits eligibility requirements in your state.

The Arc of Indiana was established in 1956 by parents of children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities who joined together to build a better and more accepting world for their children.

Unlocking The Spectrum provides home, school and community based ABA Therapy using a verbal behavior approach. Services offered include:
* Initial and ongoing assessment using the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, BDI-2, and other developmentally appropriate assessments addressing academics, life skills, and social skills.
* Individualized treatment plan for each child addressing developmental, social, academic, and behavioral needs
* 1 on 1 Direct Instruction in the child's natural environment
* School transition planning
* Toilet Training
* Parent training
* Weekly program review by an experienced ABA/VB programmer
* Monthly team meetings with all members of each child’s team
* Hiring, scheduling, and ongoing training of therapists
* In home BCBA Consultation
* Verification of insurance coverage, assistance securing insurance that will cover services under the Indiana Autism Mandate
* Completion and submission of all billing claims