A Clinical Partner for Special Education Attorneys in New York City
Helping Attorneys Evaluate, Support, and Implement Services Under NYC DOE Orders Manhattan Psychology Group works directly with special education attorneys and advocates to provide independent evaluations, defensible recommendations, and reliable implementation of services for students with disabilities.
We understand that strong legal advocacy requires credible clinical data and consistent service delivery. Our role is to support your case with clear documentation, responsive communication, and services that align with NYC Department of Education procedures and impartial hearing requirements.
Since 2011, we have supported legal teams and families across the NYC metro area in matters involving classification, placement, related services, compensatory education, and pendency.
How We Support Your Cases
We assist attorneys at multiple stages of the process:
Case Development
- Comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, and educational evaluations
- School record review and collateral consultation
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Autism diagnostic evaluations (ADOS-2)
- Educationally relevant recommendations tied to functional impact
Hearings and Settlement
- Detailed reports appropriate for submission at impartial hearings
- Clinicians experienced in testimony and cross-examination
- Clarification letters and consultation with counsel as needed
Implementation of Orders
- Services provided pursuant to Impartial Hearing Orders (IHO)
- Support for pendency services
- Compensatory education implementation
- Coordination with families to ensure services begin promptly
What Attorneys Typically Need
Attorneys working within the NYC DOE system often require:
- Objective evaluations aligned with IDEA and educational impact
- Recommendations that clearly support related services or placement
- Providers who understand DOE documentation requirements
- Reliable service providers capable of staffing cases
- Ongoing documentation demonstrating service delivery
- Timely communication for case deadlines
Our team is structured to meet each of these needs.
DOE-Funded and Court-Relevant Services
Independent Evaluations
- Neuropsychological evaluations
- Autism diagnostic evaluations
- Psychoeducational testing
- Behavioral assessments
Mental Health and Behavioral Services
- Counseling and psychotherapy
- Parent training
- Behavioral intervention planning
ABA and Behavior Therapy
- Home and community based ABA
- Services implemented under DOE IHO authorization
- Data collection and progress monitoring
Educational Services
- SEIT and SETSS services
- Academic remediation and tutoring
- Executive functioning support
All services are documented and progress monitored to support compliance and reporting.
Why Attorneys Refer to MPG
Familiarity with DOE Processes
We regularly work with cases involving IEP development, impartial hearings, pendency, and compensatory education.
Defensible Documentation
Our reports and treatment plans connect clinical findings to educational impact and functional need.
Ability to Staff Cases
We maintain a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, BCBAs, and special educators.
Reliable Communication
We coordinate with families and can communicate with attorneys when appropriate to clarify clinical recommendations.
Continuity of Care
Our integrated services allow evaluation, treatment, and skill-building to occur within one organization, reducing fragmentation.
Collaboration and Referrals
We welcome collaboration with special education attorneys and advocates. If you would like to discuss a case, evaluation timeline, or service implementation, our intake team can assist with next steps.
Phone: 646-389-4112
Email: info@manhattanpsychologygroup.com
Website: www.manhattanpsychologygroup.com
