Televised Series Exploring Critical Issues Presents: “Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome”

May 13, 2011
Brad Gerstman on Adelphi TV

Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning broadcast series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott, and produced by Telecare Studios, examines the research and policies affecting those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Show features Brad Gerstman, an advocate for improved science and autism services.

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Choosing A Special Education Attorney: 6 Key Questions To Ask

April 15, 2011
Brad Gerstman

Parents of children with special needs are sometimes faced with the difficult task of hiring an attorney to challenge a school district’s assessment of their child’s academic abilities and, ultimately, to obtain the educational services that are being denied. This can be a frustrating and emotional time for parents, but if you have clear guidelines for choosing the best attorney for your situation, the process will be much easier.

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Gerstman: Budget Cuts Hurt Autistic Kids

March 29, 2011
Brad Gerstman Newsday Opinion

I once heard the mother of an autistic child describe her life as “having my heart broken every day.” As the dad of a 9-year-old autistic boy, I find the latest calls for “mandate relief” have a familiar and disturbing ring. And, yes, they are a little heartbreaking. Sure, it’s asking a lot for most people to recognize this incurable condition. It’s easy to mistake an autistic child’s uncontrolled “tantrum,” retreat to a corner, or repetitive motions for just a behavior problem. But it seems to be even harder for many people to comprehend why taking services away from innocent children and their families is so devastating.

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Gotham’s New Pro-Bono Client Nephcure – Working to Promote Awareness

March 1, 2011
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Gotham Government Relations and Communications today announced a new pro-bono client: The NephCure Foundation. The NephCure Foundation is the only organization committed exclusively to support education and research seeking the cause of the potentially debilitating kidney diseases, Nephrotic Syndrome and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), improve treatment and find a cure.

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Brad Gerstman Fights For Autism Insurance Reform

October 22, 2010
Brad Gerstman Fights For Autism Insurance Reform

Governor Paterson vetoed Bill S7000B, a ground-breaking new bill that would have provided families of autistic children with much-needed insurance coverage. Families, advocates and stakeholders across the state of New York are saddened and outraged over this decision, and well-known Autism advocate Brad Gerstman is speaking out and calling for action.

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Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation To Hold Its Annual Golf Classic

October 9, 2010
Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation

On Monday, October 11th, the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation (LBGF) will hold its 7th annual Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Golf Classic at the Glen Head Country Club, honoring Home Depot President Joe McFarland. This outing is one of the foundation’s biggest annual events and has record attendance this year. LBGF is a 501c3 charity, dedicated to helping children with disabilities attend summer camp.

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Meet Dr. Ellenmorris Tiegerman

June 18, 2010
Dr Ellenmorris Tiegerman

What makes Dr. Tiegerman so unique? One thing is her philosophy on language learning and her mission to give all of her students the gift of language: “We can do something about the fact that the child is not talking. We can provide him with the right teacher, the right setting, and the right curriculum so that he has the best opportunity to learn.”

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Our Special Needs Kids Deserve Better – Gotham Fights For it…

September 9, 2009
SLCD School for Language And Communication Development

The highly successful Long Island School for Language and Communication Development has faced unwarranted and needless problems from NYS Education Department. Gotham has stepped in to right the wrong and help all special needs kids who are seeking an appropriate education.

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Special Cases

September 26, 2008
autism

Josephine, a Nassau County parent who requested that her last name not be mentioned, felt her school district wasn’t meeting the needs of her daughter, now 15, who has an autism spectrum disorder and was getting bullied in school. Over a period of a year and a half, Josephine attended half a dozen meetings with the district. After getting nowhere, she hired an attorney, who within four months negotiated a placement for her daughter outside the district in a private, special needs school.

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For Some Attorneys, Charity Begins At Home

September 26, 2008
Brad Gerstman

While many attorneys join boards to make connections, others work on behalf of causes for which they have a personal connection. Brad Gerstman, partner at GerstmanSchwartz, became involved helping people with autism and their families after his son was diagnostic as autistic. “At the core of everything with lawyers, you learn how to be an advocate,” Gerstman said.

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Suozzi Names Bradley Gerstman Co-Chair of Nassau Autism Coalition

September 25, 2008
Tom Suozzi and Bardley Gerstman

Bradley L. Gerstman, was named Co-Chair of the Nassau Autism Coalition by Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi on September 8, 2008. The Nassau Autism Coalition was formed to create a platform for the top issues faced by Long Island families affected by autism, and to effect solutions working in concert with both the State and Federal government.

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