Can we request for a Speech Therapist with BCBA certification

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Hello,

My child is currently in ECSE Autism program and next school year he will be in

Non-Cat ECSE program. Current SLP is BCBA and used ABA techniques to teach

Speech goals for my son, which really worked out great. We tried regular Speech

therapists privately and in school last year, but their strategy of teaching

didn't help my son at all. Now we are back to same problem, for upcoming school

year.

So my question is, is there any way I can request the school for the Speech

therapist with BCBA (or BCABA) certification, cos' their techniques are working

with my son? Is there any law in IDEA that states that child's needs should be

considered by allocating the related services staff?

Thanks

Krishna