Among other things, the book offers parents examples of letters that parents can readily adapt to request independent evaluations at district expense, request additional services, make objections, or accept services on a “without prejudice” basis. The book also shows parents how to make an effective “record” and how to handle difficult IEP meetings and situations. If going to due process proves unavoidable, these same practical strategies will help parents prepare for their child’s hearing and avoid the kinds of pitfalls that can plague a case from the start.

The back cover of the book contains supportive reviews from Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas, Dr. Sabrina Freeman, Dr. Carl Sundberg, Dr. Bridget Taylor and Cecelia McCarton, M.D. Dr. Bridget Taylor, the Co-Founder of the Alpine Learning Group, had this to say: “Mayerson’s ‘Field Guide’ fills a critical gap for parents of children with developmental disorders and learning disabilities, offering struggling parents invaluable tips on protecting the integrity of their child’s educational programming. Throughout the ongoing process of negotiating the best education for their child, parents will find themselves reaching for this book again and again.”

On February 24, 2005, Gary was interviewed with his book on the Today Show (NBC) by Katie Couric. The Today Show interview was part of NBC's week-long series on autism, and focused on the practical strategies that parents can employ in an effort to level the playing field and avoid having to go to due process. On April 24, 2005, the New York Times ran an article on the first page of the Metro Section concerning the Town of Westport, Connecticut entitled "Amid Affluence--A Struggle Over Special Education." The first paragraph of the article reads as follows: "Legal Issues In School Health Services, all 662 pages of it, is a popular read among school administrators in this wealthy town on the Long Island Sound. Parents, however, are more likely to be poring over Gary Mayerson's 'How To Compromise With Your School District Without Compromising Your Child'......"

How To Compromise With Your School District Without Compromising Your Child retails for $24.95 and is available directly online at www.difflearn.com, or from DRL Books in Manhattan (www.DRLBooks.com). Volume discounts for groups and organizations are available directly from DRL. The book also is available on the Amazon.com and Borders.com websites, among others.