Autism Spectrum Law

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Law (ASD Law) No. 21.545 outlines the obligations to foster inclusion, comprehensive care, and the protection of the rights of children and adolescents with ASD. ASD is recognized as a permanent special educational need that creates barriers to learning and participation that typical teaching methods cannot resolve. Students with ASD require adjustments, resources, and measures beyond those commonly provided to most students. These adjustments are only offered to students whose parents submit a medical certificate confirming their ASD condition. Please note that, legally, the school must request an external evaluation from the parents if there is a suspicion of an ASD condition.

Nido Compliance with the TEA Law

The International School Nido de Aguilas is committed to complying with the TEA Law and ensuring the needs of our learners are met. Specific ways we comply with TEA include:

1. Requesting a formal diagnosis/certificate for all students with ASD

2. If ASD is suspected, we request an evaluation be conducted in accordance with Title III, Article 12 of the TEA Law. T

3. Ensuring all students with ASD have a TEA ILP

4. In the case that dysregulation takes place, an Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation Protocol is completed via the Dysregulation/Incident Log.

5. In the case that a parent/guardian must be called due to a child’s dysregulation, they will be provided with an certificate of attendance/emergency dismissal certificate to provide to their employer