What special services are available to a family with a child who has been diagnosed with autism?
According to Public Law 105-17: *Individuals with Disabilities Act-IDEA (1997), the childis primary care provider is required to refer the family to an early intervention service.*In addition, children age three and older are entitled by law to a free and appropriate public education. *In some states, the law extends these services to all diagnosed children from birth to age three.* These services vary by state, but include special education and related services or treatment programs.*If the child is under age three, the family should consult the zero-to-three service system in their community.*The local school district can provide services for a family if the child is three or older.*In either case, the local school district, the state education agency, and the local or state health departments should provide referrals for the necessary services. The current service systems in many states are struggling to adjust to the increasing number of children diagnosed with autism.*In many case
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