Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children With Disabilities in Virginia [8 VAC 20 ‑ 80]
Action Revisions to comply with the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004” and its federal implementing regulations.
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 6/30/2008
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6/30/08  3:46 pm
Commenter: Therese Baldwin, Parent

Re: 8 VAC 20-81-10, pgs. 12-13 -- DEFINITION OF AUTISM.
 

 

Re: 8 VAC 20-81-10, pgs. 12-13 --  DEFINITION OF AUTISM.
I recommend that the proposed Virginia regulation defining autism reflect that of the Fed. regulation, which states that  "A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three could be identified as having autism if the criteria in this definition are satisfied."    School personnel are NOT qualified to diagnose, and the the Autism definition must have clear language.

 ** Please note: I agree with and endorse the comments made by the Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy, The Virginia Coalition for Students with Disabilities, and The Arc of Virginia **

 

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