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Organization for Autism Research, 2019
The fundamental intent of special education is to provide instruction to meet each child's unique needs. "Life Journey through Autism: Navigating the Special Education System" offers information, tools, and tips that will help parents become an even more effective advocate for their children. Many teachers, administrators, and school…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Equal Education
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McConnell, Mary E.; Hilvitz, Perry B.; Cox, Carol J. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1998
Describes a 10-step process that educators can use when conducting functional assessments and developing Behavioral Intervention Plans required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 for students with disabilities with behavior problems. A case study is provided to illustrate the process. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Disabilities
Quinn, Mary Magee; Gable, Robert A.; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Nelson, C. Michael; Howell, Kenneth W. – 1998
This paper provides guidelines for conducting a functional behavioral assessment and developing positive behavior intervention plans with students who have behavior disorders or other disabilities in the context of requirements of the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). After an introduction, rights and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research
Quinn, Mary Magee; Gable, Robert A.; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Nelson, C. Michael; Howell, Kenneth W. – 1998
This paper provides guidelines for conducting a functional behavioral assessment and developing positive behavior intervention plans with students who have behavior disorders or other disabilities in the context of requirements of the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). After an introduction, rights and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research
Skalski, Anastasia Kalamaros – 2000
This guidebook is designed to assist Colorado school and agency professionals in the identification of students with emotional disabilities and in the development and implementation of services for such students with emotional disabilities. Following an introductory chapter, chapter 2 discusses federal and state law governing the identification…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1999
This Illinois state memorandum to school district superintendents provides clarification of policies regarding discipline of students with disabilities, specifically the issue of multiple suspensions, which may in the aggregate total more than 10 school days per school year, and the amount of services required during disciplinary exclusions. The…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Decision Making, Disabilities, Discipline Policy
Gorn, Susan – 1999
Presented in a question-and-answer format, this book provides information related to how schools can effectively discipline students. It reviews in detail the controlling directives of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1997 as it concerns students with disabilities and provides information on how the amended statute and new…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Discipline Policy
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, Marion. – 2001
This guide is designed to assist parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It begins by explaining the neurological basis for ADHD and provides the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. Conditions that may occur with ADHD are listed and the importance of nutrition is stressed. The following section focuses on special…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Attention Deficit Disorders, Child Advocacy, Classroom Techniques