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.