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Autism Child Legal Rights - Psychology, Special Needs, Health - Posted: 10th Feb, 2008 - 12:31am
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Autism: Your Child Legal Rights
If you live in the US, and your autistic child is a US citizen be aware he has rights that few parents know about it. Specially within the field of Education:
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| There are a number of laws that give your child with autism rights to an appropriate education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the law most commonly used to provide a special education. Most children with an autism spectrum disorder are covered under IDEA. However, some children with Asperger's or other pervasive developmental disorders who are high-functioning receive services through section 504. If you suspect that your child has a pervasive developmental disorder, the first step that you should take is to obtain an assessment by a qualified professional who is knowledgeable about autism. If you can afford it, it is best to hire a private professional with extensive experience in pervasive developmental disorders ("PDD") to assess your child. (PDD is a broader category than autistic spectrum disorder ("ASD"), which is broader than autism.) You can also have a free assessment performed by the school district in which you live. However, school personnel often are not as qualified as a private expert. If you decide to obtain an assessment from the local educational agency ("LEA"), such as your school district, write to the LEA requesting an assessment. Also, request a written summary of the qualifications of the assessor who will be assessing your child. (See "Sample Letters" section on the left of the front page). One of the advantages of hiring a private expert is that you can ensure that this person has extensive education, training, and experience in autism. An assessment by a person who is not qualified can lead to a misdiagnosis. A misdiagnosis can result in an inappropriate program that can set your child's development back. Sometimes, a child will lose development processes that can never be recovered. Additionally, a private expert can help you obtain free appropriate services from your school district or your child's educational agency. You are entitled to receive these, by law.... |
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