The Special Education Department provides services for children, ages 3-21, with special needs.  These services may include academic supports, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral supports.  Altus Public Schools serves children under the disability categories of Autism, Developmental Delay, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disability, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Disability, and Traumatic Brain Injury.  The district will provide free screenings and evaluations to determine eligibility for students suspected of having a disability.  An IEP will be developed by the IEP team in order to provide a free and appropriate education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment for each eligible student.