What is an accurate statement about services for a boy with Down Syndrome who has difficulty chewing when he turns 3 years old?

a. he is now eligible to start receiving supplementary SS if his family meets the income requirements
b. he needs speech therapy to address his difficulty chewing
c. he is no longer eligible for early childhood programs under IDEA
d. his chewing difficulty cannot be included in his nutrition services, as it is a typical component of his underlying syndrome


Answer: c. he is no longer eligible for early childhood programs under IDEA

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