Description: "Federal law guarantees every child a free, appropriate education, and the goal of the Individual Education Program (IEP) is to assure that every child with special needs receives what the law promises. But if you have a special ed child, you know that your family must make sure the school follows through. This powerful book covers:

• eligibility rules and assessments
• working with outside experts
• developing your child's ideal educational program
• preparing for and attending IEP meetings
• develop a blueprint of program and services
• resolving disputes with school districts

Whether you're new to the IEP process or entering it once again, this user-friendly, plain English guide is your outline for an effective educational experience for your child.

The 8th edition of The Complete IEP Guide provides key forms, sample letters and resources you need at every stage of the IEP process. With it, you can make sure your child gets a good education-the education he or she deserves." - publisher's website

"This book is a must-read for every parent or educator who participates in the IEP process. Dr. Fouse takes readers through the entire range of a "child-centered" educational process, from the initial stages of identification and diagnosis to full implementation and monitoring of the individualized education program. She walks you through the process of setting goals and objectives, getting the most out of IEP meetings, determining proper placement, requesting assistive technology, and much more. She explains laws that you will need to know inside and out, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, and FERPA. Finally, she lists some common mistakes that schools and parents often make, and gives great advice on how to avoid conflicts." - publisher's website

"This presentation provides a rationale for embedding IEP goals and reviews naturalistic teaching interventions and strategies. Examples of how to embed goals into the schedule are provided as well." - publisher's website.

Description: A nationally recognized autism advocate provides step-by-step instructions to parents raising and advocating for a child with autism, and explains how to safeguard the rights of their special-needs children both in and out of school.

Description: "This book gives strategies for advocating for better provision of special education in schools. Cohen's insightful manual gives a practical vision of how a parent or a professional can become an advocate to achieve a more inclusive and rewarding education for the child with a disability. " - publisher's website

Description: "From a lawyer who has dedicated his practice to helping families get an appropriate education for their child with autism, comes the guide that every parent needs. Helping parents navigate the confusing and complex world of educational bureaucracies for children with special needs, this field guide expertly takes you through how to advocate for your child's education. By providing inside information on how to prepare for an IEP meeting, what to do when your child doesn't get the services their therapist recommends, and how to avoid due process, parents will feel reassured that they are being empowered with all of the tools they need to get their child the education and services they need and deserve. The practical and straighforward approaches presented in this ... guide are not only applicable to children with autism spectrum disorders, but to children with any disability. " - publisher's website

Description: "As an educational advocate, Rebecca Moyes knows that many parents struggle with designing an individualized education program (IEP) that addresses the special needs of their child. This book demystifies special education laws so parents can understand their legal rights and the rights of their children, including the development of 504 Service Agreements, getting the most out of IEPs, and more. Written especially for those dealing with autism and Asperger's Syndrome, this book also tackles important issues that will come up during your child's early school experience, such as developing social skills, addressing challenging behaviors, encouraging self-esteem, and dealing with teasing and bullying. Make school a positive experience for your child." - publisher's website

Description: ... a step-by-step guide to help educators, parents, and clinicians get the right education plan in place for students with Autism/Asperger's, ADHD, Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance, and related conditions. From autism expert and best-selling author Diane Twachtman-Cullen and noted speech-language pathologist Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, this book guides readers through the process of writing thoughtful, intelligent Individualized Education Plans that deliver high-quality, need-based educational programming to students with ASDs. The book is split into two Parts. Part I provides a brief overview of special education law and outlines the crucial building blocks of IEP development: Present Levels of Performance (PLPs); Underlying Conditions; Methodology; Criteria for Performance/Prompt Levels; Generalization; Goals/Objectives; Evaluation/Data Collection; and an IEP "potpourri" (Least Restrictive Environment, Accommodations, Modifications). Part II presents a collection of helpful sample IEPs so that readers can see how the specifications outlined in Part I lead to comprehensive, clearly defined IEP goals and objectives."-- Provided by publisher.