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Discusses the school experience of Adam C. who was eligible for an early intervention program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) because of a diagnosis of autism. His placement decided by an IEP (individualized education program) team in the Riverdale Local School District in Ohio; His disruptive behavior and violence that put Cheryl Coolidge on temporary total disability; Details of a negligence claim against the parents and an employment intentional tort claim against the school district; Judgment based on the state's governmental immunity statute; Two issues of foreseeability and proximate cause in the parents' liability; Indication that the case was heard by Ohio's supreme court.

Focuses on the court ruling on a case filed by the parents of a child with autism who was denied a free appropriate public education by a school district in Parma City, Ohio. Arguments presented by the parents over their child's stay-put placement to a private school; Summary of the case.

Reports on the federal court ruling on the case "Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District, 43 IDELR 54," that the district's placement was appropriate because it allowed her an autistic student to interact with nondisabled peers and provided her with a more intellectually challenging environment. Facts of the case; Merits of the case; Contention of the plaintiff; Reference to other cases involving similar issue.

Reports on a decision of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals that the Willor Run Community Schools district in Michigan did not violate the rights of an autistic boy by placing him in a mainstream kindergarten class. Reason for transferring the boy to a mainstream class; Proposal of school officials; Claims of the lawsuit.