Dr. Mary Konstantareas

Head of the Autism Clinic and of Research at the Child and Family Studies Centre at the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry

Since 1988

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L. v. The Board of Education for the City of Windsor, 1988 ONSET 1

Appeal of student's multiple exceptionality identification dismissed; dual identification of autism and mental retardation upheld.

The parents of a child with severe autism and mental retardation appealed the school board's Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) decision identifying the child as having a multiple exceptionality ('Intellectual (Trainable Retarded) - Communication (Autism)').

The parents argued the child should be identified solely as 'Communication (Autism)' to ensure appropriate programming and placement.

The Tribunal heard evidence from multiple experts and educators, concluding that the child suffers from both severe mental retardation and severe autism.

The Tribunal found the multiple exceptionality identification to be correct and that the child's current placement and program were appropriate and meeting the child's needs.

The appeal was dismissed.

OSETAug 29, 1988

Head of the Autism Clinic and of Research at the Child and Family Studies Centre at the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry · autism and pervasive developmental disorders · Retained by Respondent

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