Pediatric Laws

Question 1

Established FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education) established right to an education for children with disabilities; school district could deny school for children with mental age of less than 5 years.

Answer 1

Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens v Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – 1971

Question 2

Zero Reject (no child can be rejected from public school)
Right to Due Process
Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
Education in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Individualized Educational Program (IEP) with parent participation
Right to Related Services funded by the school

Answer 2

PL 94-142: Education for All Handicapped Children Act- 1975

Question 3

According to PL 94-142 PT is described as a..

Answer 3

related service

Question 4

first challenge of PL 94-142, Decision in favor of
family supported the right of an education for children with complex medical
needs, and no distinction between medical and educational services

Answer 4

Amber Tatro vs Texas 1984

Question 5

Extended
educational and related services (physical therapy) to infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers with disabilities and their families

Answer 5

102-119 IDEA part C

Question 6

Pertains to children 3-21 – FAPE, LRE (includes PT)
IEPs for 3-21; 3-5 may have IFSPs as an option (Individualized Family Service
Plan) as alternative to IEP; provided for transition planning from preschool to
school

Answer 6

IDEA part B

Question 7

any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether produced off
of the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain
or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability

Answer 7

Assistive Techology

Question 8

Comprehensive civil rights protection for individuals with disabilities
Covers: Employment – workplace accessibility
Public services such as transportation
Access to public buildings
Daycare – even small, home-based childcare cannot refuse child with disability
Transition to employment

Answer 8

Americans with Disabilities Act PL 101-336 (1990)

Question 9

Models of service delivery:
1) Direct services with one therapist taking the lead
2) no direct services provided; indirect services by providing
evaluation and making recommendations; monitoring status
3) PT acts on a team with teacher, student, parent, other

Answer 9

1) primary
2) consultative
3) integrated