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c2007. By David A. Sherman, Attorney; edited by Lynne Arnold. The author, an experienced special education attorney at Sherman & Ziegler in San Francisco, California, has written this resource to educate parents and guardians about the legal rights of children with special needs and the strategies that make it possible to obtain an appropriate education. The book begins with a brief overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how to organize the wealth of information and the necessary documentation that comes after a diagnosis. The next section addresses the issue of seeking professional help and contains a thorough listing of ASD methodologies. The book contains key information on how federal law and IDEA 2004 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) help provide children with a special education, and an entire chapter is devoted to valid assessments that will assist parents, professionals, and school systems in determining eligibility and need for services. A chapter on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is also included, and it defines all components in detail and provides a sample IEP for use in the State of California. Sample IEP goals and objectives are highlighted in the areas of gross motor skills, social skills, math, language arts, communication, and adaptive living skills, and they are included to provide readers with examples of measurable, obtainable progress. The author suggests questions to ask professionals and school systems when placement options are offered, again using the law as a backbone for negotiating the right setting for the special needs child. Other services and considerations are explained within the context of the law, including: extended school year (ESY); the "stay put" doctrine; highly qualified teachers; least restrictive environment (LRE); transition services; and compensatory education. The author acknowledges that not all educational matters will be negotiated and resolved to the satisfaction of all parties, and thus he devotes chapters 18 through 23 to the following topics: settlement negotiations; due process; compensatory and punitive damages claims; case law; and statutes and regulations. The author discusses what parents need to consider before proceedings, during the process, and how to maintain a relationship with the other parties after the proceedings. Lastly, more than 60 forms and letters are provided to help initiate, maintain, and achieve the special education that each child deserves. The letter and form topics include requesting an assessment, school records, due process proceedings, thank-you letters, and much more. The appendices also contain selected       

 
 
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