the curious incident of the the curious incident of the dog in the night-timedog in the night-time

Dennis & PattenDennis & Patten

Participation in GovernmentParticipation in Government

Mepham High SchoolMepham High School

The Law: IDEAThe Law: IDEA

• Education for All Handicapped Children Act Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975)(1975)

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (1997)(IDEA) (1997)• Defined a “child with a disability”Defined a “child with a disability”• Defined AutismDefined Autism• Educating Children with AutismEducating Children with Autism• Modified 2004 Modified 2004

Six Major Principles of Six Major Principles of IDEA IDEA

• Zero Reject (F.A.P.E)Zero Reject (F.A.P.E)

• Nondiscriminatory EvaluationNondiscriminatory Evaluation

• Individualized Education Program (IEP)Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• Least Restrictive EnvironmentLeast Restrictive Environment

• Parental ParticipationParental Participation

• Due ProcessDue Process