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Federal Law
First federal law past concerning the care of persons with disabilities. -
Special Education Class
Rhode Island opened the first public special education class in the U.S. -
Eugen Bleuler
Swiss Psychiatrist: Eugen Bleuler- The word autism is used to describe a subset of medical patients with Schizophrenia who were especially withdrawn. -
Researchers in the U.S
Researchers in the United States began to use the term Autism -
Leo Kanner
Psychiatrist Leo Kanner believed certain traits describe Autism. -
Hans Asperger
A German scientist named Hans Asperger described a "milder" form of autism as Asperger's Syndrome. -
President's Panel on Mental Retardation
President John F. Kennedy established the President's Panel on Mental Retardation. This panel raised awareness to improve services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. -
Autism Society of America
Establishment of the Autism Society of America -
Bruno Bettelheim
Psychologist Bruno Bettelheim claimed the disorder was due to the cold mother's theory. -
First Special Olympics
Special Olympics take place in Chicago -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Section 504
A federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal funds. -
Educational Amendments Act
This included the Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments. -
Education of the Handicapped Act
The Education of the Handicapped Act, Public Law 94-142, was passed. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA), now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensures that all children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education FAPE). It also defines the least restrictive environment and the individualized educational plan. -
Autism classified
Autism was classified as a developmental disorder in the DSM-III -
Education of Handicapped Act Amendments
Expanded early intervention programs from birth to 2 years old. States should provide an appropriate and free public education to students with disabilities ages 3-5. -
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, mandates accommodations for employees with disabilities, and requires accessibility for public accommodations. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Establish that children with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). It also mandates that states provide special education and related services to eligible students with disabilities, ages 3 to 21. -
Autism a Special Education Category
The federal government makes autism a special education category. Public schools begin identifying children on the spectrum and offering them special services. -
Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome was added to the DSM-IV as a progressive developmental disorder. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
General education teachers can collaborate with special education teachers in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and provide services to students with disabilities who participate in the general education environment. Students with disabilities can take all state and district-wide assessments. -
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
Emphasizes the importance of educational outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities. -
IDEA Improvement Act
Highlight the significance of qualified special teachers and the research-based instructional practices, as well as increased early intervention funding, and an alternative approache to identifying learning disabilities.