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A Brother’s Journey: From Sibling to Advocate
In this episode of The Curious Incident Podcast, NYC special education attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Jonah Ratner to explore the often-overlooked perspective of growing up as the sibling of a child with significant special needs. Jonah shares how life alongside...
Inside Special Education Hearings: What Parents Need to Know
In this episode of the Curious Incident Podcast, NYC special education attorney Adam Dayan is joined by former impartial hearing officer and education attorney Peter Albert, who provides listeners with an insider's perspective on the special education due process...
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...
Empowering Families and Connecting Care with Dr. Joshua Rosenthal
In this episode of The Curious Incident Podcast, NYC special education attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Joshua Rosenthal, psychologist, and founder of Manhattan Psychology Group (MPG), to discuss mental health, parenting, and the approaches used by the clinicians at...
Episode 50 of The Curious Incident Podcast: A Personal Conversation About Anxiety, Advocacy, and Why This Work Matters
By Adam Dayan Over the past 50 episodes of The Curious Incident Podcast, I have had the privilege of speaking with parents, clinicians, educators, advocates, and professionals who dedicate their lives to supporting children and families navigating special needs,...
From Silent Struggle to Purpose: Adam Dayan’s Story
In this episode of The Curious Incident Podcast, NYC special education attorney Adam Dayan steps into the guest seat for a candid, role-reversal conversation about the experiences that shaped him long before the law. Joined by his executive assistant Kristine...
The Autism Mom Coach: Regulate, Then Advocate
In this episode of The Curious Incident Podcast, NYC special education attorney Adam Dayan speaks with Lisa Candera attorney and founder of The Autism Mom Coach, about the realities of parenting a child with autism. Drawing on her experience raising a son with severe...
ERP and ACT: evidence-Based Treatment for OCD and Anxiety
On this episode of the Curious Incident Podcast, NYC special education attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Lisa Abbrecht, clinical psychologist and founder of New Orleans Anxiety and OCD, LLC. Together, they explore the everyday realities of living with anxiety and...
Law Offices of Adam Dayan Honoree in 2025 Law Firm 500
Client happiness and satisfaction remain our top priority, and we intend to continue delivering outstanding results for our clients. Children with special needs are our #1 priority. We believe they deserve a quality education and long-term financial security, and we...
Turning up the Volume on Education with TeachRock
On this episode of The Curious Incident Podcast, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan speaks with TeachRock Executive Director Bill Carbone and Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, about how their curriculum uses music to engage students in...
Understanding Timelines
Infographics outlining the general process for reimbursement of educational expenses under IDEA in New York.
Continuing the Legacy of The Gateway School
Last week, The Gateway School hosted a powerful Reimagine Together panel that truly embodied the founding spirit of their institution. The event brought together families, educators, and professionals for a vital conversation on how connection, advocacy, and...