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 improve focus and self-awareness. Listeners will have the chance to participate in three mindfulness exercises, with Dr. Kraiem guiding Adam through each technique to demonstrate how it's done.

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 insights for parents on how to recognize signs that their child may be at risk for developing an eating disorder. She also discusses co-occurring issues such as self-harm and anxiety, as well as the effective treatments and therapies that have supported her transformation into the person she is today.

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 designed to enhance the experience for attendees with special needs. The conversation will also cover the theater’s educational outreach, including how they perform plays and conduct programs in schools that foster student engagement in writing and acting, while providing necessary accommodations for students with special needs.

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 legal implications for students with disabilities. Together they draw on Dana's personal journey with Dyslexia and ADHD to contrast past experiences with contemporary approaches in special education underscoring the ongoing need for inclusive education reforms and advocacy to ensure equitable access and support for all students.

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 the acceptance that their child may not fit the mold of "typical." Sarah courageously shares snippets of her personal journey with listeners, underscoring the importance of learning how to advocate for her child within the “system” as well the benefits of seeking support and guidance from the special needs community. Together, Adam and Sarah offer invaluable insights for parents navigating similar challenges.