Child with IEP needs more choice

Autism and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders create many obstacles to fight, for the child and the parents. The government has set up ways to help these children. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was created to try to ensure that children receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and special services to assist in meeting their educational needs. Many of these children may have an individualized education program (IEP), which is one of the main ways to be sure these children are getting what they need. This consists of the parent(s), the student, a regular classroom teacher, a special education teacher, and representative from the school. All these players will help decide how the child needs will be best met. Unfortunately, living in a small town does not really provide for many options. There are only so many options available to the students here. However, a neighboring town may be better equipped to handle some of the special needs students. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to transfer a child into another district. All children deserve the right to an education. These children should have the choice to transfer to another district if that district would be better equipped for that certain child.

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