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Suspicion of developmental delays or confirmation of medical conditions placing children at risk of delays entitle children, from birth, by law, to appropriate evaluation and intervention services as specified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).11 Key components of IDEA involv...

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Published in:Pediatric annals 2007-08, Vol.36 (8), p.448
Main Author: Rosenberg, Maris D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Alternative medicine
Autism
Children & youth
Childrens Rights
Developmental disabilities
Individualized Education Programs
Individualized Family Service Plans
Individualized Instruction
Parents & parenting
People with disabilities
Special Needs Students
Young Children
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Summary:Suspicion of developmental delays or confirmation of medical conditions placing children at risk of delays entitle children, from birth, by law, to appropriate evaluation and intervention services as specified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).11 Key components of IDEA involve the identification of children with disabilities through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation, the development of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) for children 0 to 3 years or an individualized education plan (IEP) for children 3 to 21 years, provision of educational and related services in natural settings/the least restrictive environment, and the parental right to due process in the formulation and implementation of the individualized plan.12 There are several important roles for the pediatrician under IDEA.12 In addition to provision of a medical home and appropriate screening, surveillance and diagnosis, the pediatrician must be knowledgeable about the referral process, the child's right to a multidisciplinary evaluation, and eligibility criteria for services.
ISSN:0090-4481
1938-2359