RELATED SERVICES
Related Services are services that are deemed necessary for the student to be successful in the classroom. These services will be written in the IEP and it will state what service is needed, when will the service begin, how often and how much time will the service be provided, and where will the service be provided.
The IEP is a written commitment for the delivery of services to meet a student’s educational needs. A school district must ensure that all of the related services specified in the IEP, including the amount, are provided to a student. (NICHCY, 2013)
Changes in the amount of services listed in the IEP cannot be made without holding another IEP meeting. However, if there is no change in the overall amount of service, some adjustments in the scheduling of services may be possible without the necessity of another IEP meeting. (NICHCY, 2013)
Related Services can include but not be limited to the following:
Individualized Equipment
This category includes any type or item of equipment or any electronic product or system commercially produced, modified, or custom-made to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Examples of individualized equipment include the following:
Related Services are services that are deemed necessary for the student to be successful in the classroom. These services will be written in the IEP and it will state what service is needed, when will the service begin, how often and how much time will the service be provided, and where will the service be provided.
The IEP is a written commitment for the delivery of services to meet a student’s educational needs. A school district must ensure that all of the related services specified in the IEP, including the amount, are provided to a student. (NICHCY, 2013)
Changes in the amount of services listed in the IEP cannot be made without holding another IEP meeting. However, if there is no change in the overall amount of service, some adjustments in the scheduling of services may be possible without the necessity of another IEP meeting. (NICHCY, 2013)
Related Services can include but not be limited to the following:
- speech-language pathology and audiology services
- interpreting services
- psychological services
- physical and occupational therapy
- recreation, including therapeutic recreation
- early identification and assessment of disabilities in children
- counseling services, including rehabilitation counseling
- orientation and mobility services
- medical services for diagnostic or evaluation purposes
- school health services and school nurse services
- social work services in schools
- parent counseling and training (NICHCY, 2013)
Individualized Equipment
This category includes any type or item of equipment or any electronic product or system commercially produced, modified, or custom-made to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Examples of individualized equipment include the following:
- speech analysers
- FM systems
- print enlargers for students with poor vision
- amplification systems
- computer hardware and software
- individually modified desks or work tables
- adjustable desks or computer tables
- Braille writers
- symbol or letter voice translators
- insulated booth and study carrels
- communication aids, such as speech synthesizers
- positioning devices for sitting, standing, and lying down (Individual Education Plans, 2008)