Related Services -- What are related services?

Posted: Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:01am Updated: Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:10am
Answer: 

The term "related services" means transportation, and such developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as may be required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education. It includes the early identification and assessment of disabling conditions in children. Related services include:

  • audiology services;

  • psychological services;

  • physical and occupational therapy;

  • recreation (including therapeutic recreation);

  • social work services;

  • counseling services (including rehabilitation counseling);

  • orientation and mobility services; and

  • medical services (diagnostic and evaluation purposes only).

Area: 
Individualized Learning
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