Legally speaking, if it is not in writing, it never happened. Document all of your child's unaddressed needs. A parent's insistence that a child requires a specific service is never sufficient. Every unaddressed need should be described, in writing, by a professional who knows your child or has evaluated him or her for this purpose. Review your child's classification.
Many states have lists of conditions that permit eligibility for special education services.
These are educational classifications, not medical terms. Ideally, special education services should be provided on the basis of a child's individual needs. Unfortunately, some school districts provide children with services according to their classification. If you are dissatisfied with the services your child receives or his class placement, begin by reviewing his or her classification. If so, have your child evaluated by an appropriate expert.