Cohen (mental health law, Loyola U. of Chicago School of law) has 25 years of experience in helping families to deal with the shortcomings of special education policies, and he presents this guide for parents, clinicians and advocates on how to interpret disability law to protect children let down by these institutions. The author provides tips on how parents can become special education advocates, create real change in educational institutions and use disability law "to the greatest effect." Chapters are also included for behavioral management and discipline issues as well as procedural safeguards, mediation and due process. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Matthew Cohen is Adjunct Professor at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, where he teaches Mental Health Law. He is a partner at Monahan and Cohen Law Firm in Chicago, Illinois and has extensive experience of working one-on-one with children and their families who have been let down by current special education policies.