Help for Children with Special Needs in Connecticut

Connecticut has rules and policies about early intervention, special education, and transition to adulthood that are specific to the state. While reading general information about these services is helpful, consulting a parent advocate in your area is a great way to find out what's going on right where you live, right now. I asked two experts on special-needs services in Connecticut, attorney Jennifer Laviano and special-education advocate Julie Swanson, for advice on three areas of concern for families of children with special needs:

• Early-Intervention Services in Connecticut
• Special-Education Services in Connecticut
• Transition to Adulthood in Connecticut

If you have some good suggestions or resources to pass on, make your own contributions on these forms:

• Share Your Experience with Early Intervention in Connecticut
• Share Your Experience with Special Education in Connecticut
• Share Your Experience with Transition to Adulthood in Connecticut