Come learn about your child's legal rights
Special Education Law Day
Fresno, California
Saturday, October 23, 2010, Fresno State
Tampa, Florida
Thursday, November 11, 2010, NAA Conference
Your Special Needs Child's Legal Rights
Early intervention services
for children younger than 3 years old
General
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) establishes important rights and provides support services for children with disabilities including children from ages zero through two years as well.
Purpose
The purpose of a law that provides early intervention services is to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and to minimize the potential for delay. It is also designed to reduce educational costs by minimizing the need for special education and related services after infants and toddlers reach school age.
Infant/Toddler
An infant or toddler with a disability means an individual younger than three years old who needs early intervention services because they are experiencing developmental delays in one or more of the following areas: cognitive development, physical or motor development, social or emotional development, or adaptive development. If a child is experiencing such a delay, a referral may be made orally or in writing by a parent to either the regional center or school district in which the child lives.