Breaks down all 15 related services in the law - and others.

Make sure all your IEP team members and other stakeholders know what the IDEA says, so they can determine when related services are required - and when they are not. This comprehensive guide explains what a related service is, how it should be handled in the IEP document, and the inclusion of related service providers on IEP teams.

Sixteen chapters explore each of the services in-depth: defining the service; providing Education Department commentary; and summarizing key OSERS and OSEP guidance. Plus, plain-language case briefings show you whether a particular related service was ruled appropriate for a student, so you can apply sound rationale when determining which related services to offer.

From audiology and interpreting services to transportation and vision therapy, you learn:

• What "recreation" encompasses and why it can be a key element of a child's IEP
• Types of counseling and when they may be required in the IEP
• The range of speech-related services available under “speech-language pathology”
• Services that can be provided directly to parents and when to consider them
• And more!