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March 31, 2006
Tourette Syndrome - It's No Joke To The Kids Who Have It
Tourette is not one of the disabilities covered by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but the TSA and other advocates are working to change that. In the meantime, some states, including New York, do include TS in the category of "other health impaired." Tourette-afflicted children can also get some accommodations in school via Section 504, a federal civil rights law requiring that impaired students receive special education services.
Posted by Michelle at March 31, 2006 12:04 AM