Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents & Teachers

This is one of the best resources available to parents, teachers, and school administrators for understanding the special education system and learning how to make it work for individual families. Written by three experienced educational advocates, the new edition presents an effective approach for obtaining appropriate instruction and therapy designed to meet the unique needs of every child with special needs. From infants receiving early intervention to young adults making the transition out of high school and into the workplace, every step of the process is explained, including eligibility, testing, evaluation, and the Individualised Education Program (IEP).