Intended for parents of Head Start children with special needs, this manual explains parental rights and the White Mountain Apache (Arizona) Head Start program for special needs children. Sections discuss and define: mainstreaming; special education; screening, testing, and diagnosis; the role of specialists (pediatrician, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, otolaryngologist, ophthamologist, optometrist, optician, orthopedist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist); diagnostic criteria; school evaluation; student placement; parents' rights and procedures for appeal; individualized education programs; special concerns on the White Mountain Apache Reservation; parent roles; teacher roles; and resources. (CB)