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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, teachers can be wrong. When my DS was in preschool, the teacher wanted him to get tested for autism and speech delays.  I took him to Infant Toddler in Fairfax, and they said he's normal.  Teacher told me to try Child Find.  Child Find wouldn't even see my child, said he sounds normal.  Teacher said try private.  I paid for a private evaluation - very expensive - all to be told he's normal.  I think that he was just shy and wouldn't talk in preschool, and that's what concerned the preschool teacher.  It was her first year teaching.  He's in 3rd grade now, and still shy, but developmentally on target.[/quote]

FYI teachers are required by law to identify childrenot they think may benefit from Special Education.
Child find is part of IDEA
Child Find requires school districts to have a process for identifying and evaluating children who may need special education and related services, such as counseling or speech therapy. Even infants and toddlers can be evaluated. They could then receive help for learning disabilities and developmental delays through the government’s early intervention programs. These programs help parents find out if their young children are on track. Then, if needed, the programs can connect families with appropriate services early in the child’s life.
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