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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) gives eligible children with mental retardation and other disabilities the right to receive special services and assistance in school. Therefore, children with mental retardation are guaranteed a special education. Parents must work with school professionals to decide what types of services and interventions are most effective and beneficial for the child. Parents must work closely with school professionals to help these children reach their full potentials.
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Disability Transition Resources for Parents
So you have a son, daughter, or family member edging into or toward young adulthood. Because disability presents its ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Transition Planning: A Team Effort
Introduction The completion of high school is the beginning of adult life. Entitlement to public education ends, ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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