Q: What do I do once a child in my care is diagnosed with autism?

A: According to Public Law 105-17:Individuals with Disabilities Act-IDEA (1997), the child’s primary care provider is required to give the family a referral to an early intervention service. Services vary by state. The family with a child under age three should be referred to the community zero-to-three service system.The local school district must provide free and appropriate services for a family with a child three or older.You should also make sure the child and his or her family follow-up the diagnosis with appropriate care and treatment.

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