Pediatr Ann. 2024 Oct;53(10):e366-e371. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20240811-01. Epub 2024 Oct 1.
Rates of developmental screening have increased, and understanding how to discuss delays with families is imperative. Knowledge of federal and state law regarding special education is needed. Families often need support to understand the complexity of early intervention and school district-based services. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the law that mandates services for children from birth to age 21 years who require them. Early intervention provides services for children age 0 to 3 years who have a delay or a condition with a high probability of delay. School-based services for children age 3 to 21 years provide children with disabilities with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. While details of the laws are state and location specific, understanding the general principles of the law is important to support children and families navigate this very complex system and receive needed support. .
发育筛查的比率有所增加，因此必须要学会如何与家长讨论发育迟缓的问题。了解联邦和州有关特殊教育的法律知识也是必要的。对于早期干预和学区为基础的服务的复杂性，家长通常需要支持才能理解。《残疾人教育法案》是为从出生到 21 岁有需求的儿童提供服务的法律。早期干预为 0 至 3 岁有发育迟缓或有高度发育迟缓可能的儿童提供服务。为 3 至 21 岁有残疾的儿童提供的基于学校的服务是在最不受限制的环境中为残疾儿童提供免费和适当的公共教育。虽然法律的细节因州和地点而异，但了解法律的一般原则对于支持儿童和家庭在这个非常复杂的系统中导航并获得所需的支持是很重要的。
