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This book is a must-read for every parent or educator who participates in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) process. Although it should be especially helpful to parents of children who have been recently diagnosed as having autism or other pervasive developmental disorders, it also contains helpful information for parents and educators who have more experience dealing with the IEP process.
Dr. Fouse takes readers through the entire range of a child-centred educational process, from the initial stages of identification and diagnosis to full implementation and monitoring of the individualised education program. She walks you through the process of setting goals and objectives, getting the most out of IEP meetings, determining proper placement, requesting assistive technology, and much more. The book provides practical suggestions for parents and school districts based on federal and state legislative requirements, case law, and the many years of experience the author has in working with the IEP process as a teacher, special education administrator, regional special education consultant, and a university instructor. Finally, she lists some common mistakes that schools and parents often make, and gives great advice on how to avoid conflicts.
