Special education services : what parents need to know / Susan LaVenture with Carol B. Allman -- Start at the beginning : the importance of early intervention / Mary Zabelski -- Assessment : identifying your child's needs / Jane N. Erin and Tami Sue Levinson -- The individualized education program : blueprint for services / Carol Allman -- Related services : addressing additional needs / Carol B. Allman -- Accommodations and adaptations : gaining access to the curriculum / Donna McNear -- From regular classroom to specialized programs : exploring the options for your child / Jane N. Erin -- Additional disabilities : special considerations for classroom and community / M. Beth Langley -- Transition : planning for the world beyond school / Karen E. Wolffe -- Negotiation and advocacy : parents as key players / Mary Zabelski