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Who Is Eligible for Special Education?

Special Education FAQs

From , former About.com Guide

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) has categorized 13 different disabilities that qualify for special education services.
  • Visual Impairment
  • Speech and Language Impairment
  • Auditory Impairment
  • Deaf/Blind
  • Autism
  • Developmental Disabilities (mental retardation)
  • Multiple Disabilities
  • Orthopedic Impairment (Physical)
  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional/Behavior Disorder
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Multi-sensory Impairment
  • Serious Health Impairments

A child who is identified under one of the categories may be eligible for special education services.

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