Related services are defined in the regulations as transportation and such developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as are required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education. Related services may include:
* speech-language pathology and audiology;
* psychological services;
* physical therapy and occupational therapy;
* recreation, including therapeutic recreation;
* early identification and assessment of disabilities in children;
* counseling services, including rehabilitation counseling;
* orientation and mobility services; and
* medical services for diagnostic or evaluation purposes only;
* school health services;
* social work services in schools;
* parent counseling and training. (Section 300.24)
The list of related services identified in the IDEA's regulations is not intended to be exhaustive and could include other developmental, corrective, or support services if they are required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.
Call the Law Offices of Jack H. Anthony for a free initial consultation for obtaining your child’s related services needs.
Your child’s special education needs are determined on a case-by-case basis. The Law Offices of Jack H. Anthony can provide you with the legal representation you need when dealing with the school so your child receives the best possible individualized education plan.
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