Autism (AU)

What's Required

(c)  Eligibility definitions.
(1)  Autism. A student with autism is one who has been determined to meet the criteria for autism as stated in 34 CFR, §300.8(c)(1). Students with pervasive developmental disorders are included under this category. The team's written report of evaluation must include specific recommendations for behavioral interventions and strategies.


Definitions

A student with autism is one who evidences a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.  Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines and unusual responses to sensory experiences.  A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three could be identified as having autism if the criteria above are satisfied.  Students with pervasive developmental disorders are included in this category.

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