In the past children with disabilities were most often neglected, abused, and even killed. Today, however, society has become more understanding and involved in the lives, as well as the education of people with disabilities. In 1975, PL 94-142, otherwise known as The Education for All Handicapped Children Act, was the first step to providing adequate education for disabled students. Since then, many laws have been passed to increase the quality of education provided for children with different types of impairments. But, before any specialized education can be implemented, the child with special needs must be identified and the type of disability determined. The first of three areas discussed is autism. Autism, according to Hallahan and Kauffman (1997), is " a disorder characterized by extreme withdrawal, self-stimulation, cognitive deficits, language disorders, and onset b....

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