2007-06-26 06:05:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
So a special education student cannot be 21 years old since it is only given to children right?
2007-06-26 06:16:22 · update #1
Most districts and ESD's will offer services up to the age of 21.
2007-06-26 06:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A student has rights to receive special education services until the age of 21.
Depending on their disability and the severity of it the student may choose to attend a post secondary institution or a district based transition program.
IF the student chooses secondary...the IEP and last evaluation will follow to receive services. Usually a form of notetaking and testing accomodations.
Some students that struggle cognitively will be enrolled in a district transition program that aims at teaching necessary "real world" skills. They finish the program when they are 21.
2007-06-27 20:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Erin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the child reaches the age of 21, services can continue but it depends on what the disability is. If the child is mentally retarded, the department of mental retardation takes over (at least in my state, MA, but I'm assuming it's everywhere) and programs/services are provided. For example the individual may attend a day program, etc. However, other types of disabilities may not be eligible for services so you really need to check with the school servicing the child, especially when they reach the age of 21 (or graduation) to see what is available to you. Good luck!
2007-06-26 17:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
services through public education, adult living skills, and certain medical therapies, for instance spastic cerebral palsy, are given up to the age of 21. and there are group homes that and regional services that will help you as long as you were diagnosed before the age of 2 or 3 and they can give assistance throughout their lives. in cali, its alta centers. then, if you want any services, you have to pay for it or use your private insurance. adults that have certain types of disabilities may qualify for social security or medical, but its not much. and if you have an iep, you can get services as long as you are in college through the college.
2007-06-26 22:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mustardseed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my case I was in special education while going to college. Sometimes if you can help people who are older adults maybe they can learn something to become a productive member of society. Maybe the teacher can assist you better than teachers in elementary school or highschool.
2007-06-26 18:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by Naughtynerd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are some programs that work after age 22. They may be habilitative job programs, or if you are lucky some programs that still workon skills like math and reading.
It is too bad that education programs are not readily available for after 21. I have watched my daughter's skills deteriorate after leaving school.
2007-06-26 13:26:34 · answer #6 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have known folks who could go benefit by going back for re-grooving, but I have to agree. Most programs end at age 21, sometimes they go to 25, but those are for students who were in the program as teenagers.
2007-06-26 13:11:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES it is given to adults...if there is a student on an IEP in HS and he/she goes to college, the IEP will follow! Think of "transition." EVERYONE has a right to receive appropriate services
2007-06-26 14:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by jennyglover00 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES IT IS GIVEN TO ADULTS :)
2007-06-26 13:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by parklane_disabilityofficer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think its for both.simple
2007-06-26 14:19:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋