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Zirkel, Perry A. – Exceptional Children, 2013
This article examines a critical question for the special education community: What should be the current meaning of "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) in light of not only the Supreme Court's landmark "Rowley" decision in 1982 but also developments in the 30 years since then? After synthesizing what the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Court Litigation, Disabilities
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Echaniz, Crystal; Cronin, Kathleen A. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2014
This paper reviews characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), possible causes of ASD, current demographic information, the effects on the individual with ASD and the family, as well as diversity and multicultural issues related to autism. Additionally, the paper provides pertinent information about students with ASD for both general…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Etiology, Student Diversity