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Ennis Britton's On the Call
The Special Education Team of Ennis Britton hosts the podcast “On the Call." Each episode focuses on a real-life special education scenario you may have encountered or might bump into very soon. Ennis Britton attorneys Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf - Wortman take the call and then discuss applicable cases and laws related to the scenario presented. Each episode wraps up with practical tips based on the Special Education Team's years of experience serving school districts throughout Ohio.
Ennis Britton's On the Call
On the Call: Autism Eligibility
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A medical diagnosis can be one piece of the puzzle in special education. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin dive into autism eligibility under the IDEA, examining a case from North Carolina where a school district defended its decision to deny special education services to a recently diagnosed student. They look at the critical steps of conducting thorough initial evaluations and the importance of collaborating with parents to clarify the distinction between a medical diagnosis and educational eligibility. They share strategies to ensure a complete, accurate understanding of a student’s unique educational needs.
*Listen to the "choose your f-word" IEE episode referenced in this episode here.
That’s a wrap on a milestone season! Thank you to all our listeners for being part of more than 70 episodes and 15,000 downloads. We hope you have a restful, recharging summer, and be sure to catch up on any of the episodes you may have missed! Erin and Jeremy will be back in August!