This section offers information on the evaluation process, describes the characteristics associated with specific disability areas, and presents an array of strategies to promote communication, social, academic, and behavioral skills.
It has printable handouts for use in clinics and schools.
Definitions
Includes definitions of the 14 areas included in IDEA under the lead definition of "child with a disability ".
Evaluation and Identification
Includes detailed information on the process of evaluating a child in order to determine if he or she is eligible to receive special education services.
Characteristics and Strategies
Includes clear explanations of the defining characteristics of certain disabilities and specific strategies to address these characteristics.
Parents and Teachers
Includes information regarding the federally mandated specific rights for parents or legal guardians of children with disabilities, special education terms and acronyms, and more.
Autism Handouts for Caregivers
These printables, from DiagnoseFIRST Resources, offer guidance on topics such as “What is ASD”, home schooling, and visual schedules. They are designed as free handouts for clinics and schools.
