"In this useful guide, parents may find the support they need for a long and often lonely process."  The New York Times "Provides parents and advocates an excellent resource to address the educational needs of all students with learning disabilities. I highly recommend this book! " Terence K. Prechter Learning Disabilities Association of California "Makes the IEP process accessible and usable for parents and professionals. I give it my highest recommendation."  Joseph Feldman Community Alliance for Special Education "Help[s] parents advocate for their child's educational needs." Providence Journal "Siegel, a special education attorney and advocate, helps parents advocate for children with learning disabilities and understand the individualized education program (IEP) process. He explains special education law and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the definition and signs of a learning disability, getting started and developing an IEP blueprint for the child's education, the role of evaluations, eligibility, gathering information and evidence, developing goals, preparing for and attending the IEP meeting, resolving disputes through due process, filing a complaint, finding a lawyer and doing legal research, and joining a parent organization.

The guide focuses on helping children aged 3-22 and does not address transition services to prepare children for a job or college, including independent living skills, or discipline issues like suspension and expulsion. Forms, sample letters, and resources are available online." Eithne O'Leyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc. ProtoView.