The opinions of qualified personnel from a variety of disciplines, chosen on the basis of child and family strengths and needs, including the following, are considered informed clinical opinion:

1. (1) Audiologists;
2. (2) Family therapists;
3. (3) Nurses;
4. (4) Registered dietitians;
5. (5) Occupational therapists;
6. (6) Orientation and mobility specialists;
7. (7) Pediatricians and other physicians;
8. (8) Physical therapists;
9. (9) Psychologists;
10. (10) Social workers;
11. (11) Special educators;
12. (12) Speech and language pathologists; and
13. (13) Vision specialists, including ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Source: 20 SDR 223, effective July 7, 1994; 35 SDR 82, effective October 22, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-23 , 13-14-1 , 13-37-1.1.