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Autism Law
Federal and CA State
Special Education Law 10/04
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Parents Helping Parents
ASA Lecture,
9/04
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What Parents Need to Know about Special Education Law
9/04
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Educating Children with Autism
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What is special education?
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Special education is defined as instruction that is..
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What are related services?
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Related services
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What is the first step in obtaining special education and related services?
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Before a child with a disability can receive special education and related services for the first time,...
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Special education is instruction that
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What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
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An IEP is a written statement for a child with a disability...
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Who develops my child's IEP?
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Many people come together to develop your child's IEP...
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What are the purposes of the IDEA?
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The major purposes  of  the IDEA are:...
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What is a free appropriate public education?
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Under the law, a free appropriate public education (FAPE) means special education and related services that:...
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How Is My Child Found Eligible for Special Education?
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The process by which achild is found eligible for special education services is..
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Who is eligible for services under the IDEA?
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The regulations for IDEA define a "child with a disability" as...
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Do the parents have to pay for the related services the child receives?
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No. School districts may not charge parents of eligible students... .
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Who provides related services?
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Providers of related services in the schools typically include...