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Autism, asserting your child's right to a special education, David A. Sherman ; edited by Lynne Arnold

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non fiction

Autism

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David A. Sherman ; edited by Lynne Arnold

asserting your child's right to a special education

General information & first steps -- Why do I need to put everything in writing? -- An overview of autism methodologies -- An overview of autism law and the IDEA - a federal law that gives your child rights to a special education -- Assessments -- Choosing a private expert, expert reports, retaining an attorney -- Early intervention -- IEPs for children with autism -- Sample IEP and sample goals and objectives -- How to respond to an offer of placement and services checklist -- Extended school year (ESY) -- Stay put -- Ensuring that personnel have appropriate education, training and experience with children with autism -- Least restrictive environment (LRE) -- Transition services for children with autism -- Compensatory education -- Asperger's Syndrome -- Getting what your child needs in settlement negotiation -- Due process-winning legal strategies -- Damages, claims for compensatory and punitive damages-1983 and Section 504 claims -- Providing an appropriate education under Section 504 -- Case law, statutes and regulations : how do I know which law to follow? -- Your child's school records-obtaining them, keeping them confidential, changing inaccurate information -- More than 60 letters and forms you can send to your school to assert your rights -- Miscellaneous financial considerations-not related to special education