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A case of alleged discrimination by a Manhattan preschool against a boy diagnosed with autism <\/span> <\/span>reminds us that individuals with special needs are often treated unfairly and legal action is sometimes necessary to protect their rights. <\/span><\/p>\n The parents of a two-year-old boy say that a private school in Tribeca offered him a spot in its preschool program, but rescinded the offer after learning that the boy had been diagnosed with autism. The parents have filed a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan, alleging violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). \u201cWhile a private school does not have to provide specialized services for a child with a disability, it may not discriminate based solely on disability,\u201d says Marion Walsh, an attorney with Littman Krooks LLP<\/a>, who assists children with special needs and their parents. \u201cChildren with high-functioning autism often can succeed very well in a mainstream environment,\u201d <\/span>she (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A case of alleged discrimination by a Manhattan preschool against a boy diagnosed with autism reminds us that individuals with special needs are often treated unfairly and legal action is sometimes necessary to protect their rights. The parents of a…<\/span><\/p>\n