What Are Your Legal Entitlements Now That Your Child Has Been Diagnosed?

• By: Maria C. McGinley, MST, JD Mayerson & Associates
• October 1st, 2012
• diagnosis, early intervention, entitlements, fall 2012 issue, IDEA, IEP, law, legal issues
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law that governs the education of children with disabilities, including developmental delays. Your child with autism has the right to a free appropriate public education under the IDEA. Each state must provide all eligible...