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Friday, September 23, 2011
Eligibility under the Category of Autism / Autistic Like Behaviors
The national organization Autism Speaks reports that it is currently estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with Autism, and that the prevalence rate is increasing by 10-15 percent per year. (Source: What is Autism? www.autismspeaks.org) With those numbers, leading some people to refer to an "Autism epidemic" it is no wonder that eligibility for special education under the category of Autism is sometimes a hot topic...more
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Eligibility under the category of "Developmental Delay"
Understanding the eligibility category that is designated on your child's IEP is important because it enables you to come from the same "starting place" as an IEP team. With so many categories and "labels," it can definitely be confusing, particularly for parents who are new to the "system." For preschool aged students, understanding the longer term relevance of the category designated is also important....more
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Call to Action: Save the Lanterman Act!
The following is a message from the ARC and UCP CA's collaborative efforts to save the Lanterman Act in California. Please make phone calls to your state legislators today to try and save the important programs that the Lanterman Act provides to children and adults with disabilities here in California!...more
Monday, August 31, 2009
Back to School: Help I need a placement! (and other concerns)
It's back to school time around here, with some school districts starting back this week and many starting immediately after Labor Day. As expected, it is a busy time for all of us advocates and attorneys. Here are some of the concerns we hear all too often from parents as school starts back:..more Special Education and Disability Rights Blog
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Back to School: Get Ready with Organized School Records
The start of the 2009-2010 school year is fast approaching, and as parents prepare, this is a great time to get all of those IEP documents, assessments, and other school records into order. ..more back to school from Disability Rights Blog
Friday, July 24, 2009
Fast Fact Friday:
Core Academic Subjects The IDEA refers to the No Child Left Behind for a definition of the term "core academic subjects." See 20 U.S.C. section 1401(4). No Child Left Behind provides the following definition:..more Special Education and Disability Rights Blog
Friday, July 24, 2009
Related Services:
Counseling Under the IDEA Counseling is a related service, defined as services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, guidance counselors, or other qualified personnel. See CFR 300.34(c)(2). ..more Special Education and Disability Rights Blog
Friday, July 17, 2009
Fast Fact Friday:
Who is a "Parent" Under IDEA The IDEA defines "parent" as: (A) a natural, adoptive or foster parent of the child (unless a foster parent is prohibited by State law from serving as a parent);..more Special Education and Disability Rights Blog
Friday, July 17, 2009
Breaking Down the IEP:
Introduction A child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed by a team of individuals, that includes the child's parents (IEP Team). The IEP document itself can be a confusing, overwhelming document, and parents need to fully understand the document in order to give informed consent...more Special Education and Disability Rights Blog
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Private Placements Part 3:
Locate an Appropriate Unilateral Placement In a unilateral placement case, when parents are seeking reimbursement for a private school placement, parents must demonstrate that the private placement the child is attending is "appropriate" for that child...more Special Education and Disability Rights Blog
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