Are you a parent of a child who thinks her child may have autism? Do you think your child’s difficulties reading may be related to a learning disability? Have you tried to have your child evaluated for special education eligibility and the school district, said no? This article will discuss the lies that are related to eligibility for special education and 6 ways to overcome the lies for the sake of his son.

Is associated with special education eligibility:

1. We will examine your child, but we collect the evidence, and the areas to be tested. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) states that parents must give informed consent for testing (and give informed consent, parents should know the areas to be tested and the tests to be performed), and the child to be tested in all areas of suspected disability.

2. You must sign this medical release form to obtain medical records from your child before the test. Medical records are private under HIPAA and school districts are not entitled to them.

3. Her son is in the waiting list for tests, be patient. IDEA does not permit waiting lists for testing or special education services. Testing should be complete within 60 days after the signed consent form.

4. Your child has a disability but does not affect their education. To be eligible for special education a child must have two things: A. A disability and educational needs B., that is, nothing more.

5. His son has autism, but has an emotional disturbance / behavior. Many school districts in the state that a child has a particular disability; not even try.

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