Kawanza Dukes; The petition was granted, a diagnosis of autism should be reached with or by a physician or psychologist. Petitioner, as a trained and experienced school psychologist, may evaluate and assess children with or suspected of having ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
School Psychology

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Department of Health has issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Kawanza Dukes on November 30, 2010. The following is a summary of the agency's disposition of the petition:
The petition was granted, a diagnosis of autism should be reached with or by a physician or psychologist. Petitioner, as a trained and experienced school psychologist, may evaluate and assess children with or suspected of having autism.
A copy of the Order Disposing of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Allen Hall, Executive Director Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255.