Advising Parents on Autism and Special Education Rights
In recent decades, the number of children eligible for special education services due to diagnosed autism has been on the rise. Experience has also shown that many autistic students can achieve success in school and in careers — assuming that they receive adequate help and support through education.
Autism does not have to mean that a child cannot make progress toward a meaningful life. Great advances in special education for autistic students mean that your son or daughter's prospects may be brighter than you once feared when your child was first diagnosed.
If you encounter challenges related to your son's or daughter's eligibility for an appropriate IEP (individual education plan), you are encouraged to contact an experienced special education lawyer at ROBINSON & CLAPHAM in Providence.
Our special education attorneys have extensive experience counseling parents of autistic students on their rights to an appropriate education in the least restricted environment. If you have reason to question whether your autistic child is receiving the services that the law provides from your school district, talk to a lawyer at ROBINSON & CLAPHAM.
We often encounter situations where the parents have one understanding and a school district has another understanding with regard to mainstream or specialized services that a child should be entitled to. School districts often seem focused on saving money — while parents are focused on ensuring that their children do not miss the opportunity that a quality education can provide.
We help parents request and prepare for due process hearings where a child's autism and special education needs will be discussed. Our experience and efficiency in this area allows us to keep costs affordable for most parents who seek our help. Learn how we can help you protect your autistic son or daughter's future opportunities.
Contact ROBINSON & CLAPHAM · Special Education Attorneys
Contact our Providence, Rhode Island law office to schedule a consultation regarding your autistic child's educational needs with an experienced education law attorney. We are available evenings and weekends by appointment.
