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Deciphering the System: A Guide for Families of Young Children with Disabilities » (1st Edition)

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Authors: Paula Beckman, Gayle B. Boyes
ISBN-13: 9780914797876, ISBN-10: 0914797875
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Brookline Books, Incorporated
Date Published: January 1994
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Paula Beckman

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Ch. 1Introduction1
Ch. 2Entitlements and Rights: The Promise of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act7
Ch. 3Working with Multiple Service Providers21
Ch. 4Managing the Information39
Ch. 5Educational Assessment49
Ch. 6Gathering Information About Families67
Ch. 7The IEP and IFSP Meetings81
Ch. 8Handling Transitions101
Ch. 9Due Process117
Ch. 10Opening Many, Many Doors: Parent-to-Parent Support129
Ch. 11In Conclusion143
References147
App: Glossary153
App: For More Information: Suggested Readings169
App: Resources for Parents: National Organizations171
App: Resources for Parents: State Organizations and Agencies175
Index205

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