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
ABA and Behavior Therapy
Home and community based ABA
Services implemented under DOE IHO authorization
Data collection and progress monitoring
Educational Services
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
