hi learningmom
my distrrict puts all kids on the spectrum (including PDD-NOS) into an "autism" classification and they receive mandated services. I am in New York State and i think the mandates vary from state to state. My son gets 1 period per day of resource room (just for kids on the spectrum), two group sessions of speech per week (to work on pragmatic language) and a paraprofessional that he shares with one other student. He also participates in an enrichment program. This setup has been great for him, though i sometimes disagree with the diagnosis. He gets so much help and i really can't complain. The diagnosis did open doors for all this. NOt all districts have this type of program, though.. and it all depends on the needs of the child.
