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ERIC Number: EJ657387
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
The Impact of the Legal System on Educational Programming for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Mandlawitz, Myrna R.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v32 n5 p495-508 Oct 2002
This article reviews substantive and procedural issues presented in due process and court cases involving policies and practices of educational programming for young children with autism. It discusses the legal standards used by hearing officers and judges and synthesizes case law. Recommendations are made for state and local policymakers. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Due Process, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation, Educational Practices, Federal Legislation, Hearings, Legal Responsibility, Parent School Relationship, School Responsibility, Special Education, Young Children
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: Effectiveness of Early Education in Autism.