Erica, Carol's daughter, has a mild form of autism. Dr.Malone recommends that Carol send Erica to a special school for autistic children when she enters first grade. Erica may include the cost of tuition, meals, and lodging for the special school when computing her medical expense deduction.

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According to IRS Publication 502, "Medical expenses include amounts paid for special schools and separately stated tuition fees for special education to help a child overcome learning disabilities." Therefore, Erica's cost of tuition, meals, and lodging for the special school for autistic children may be included in Carol's medical expense deduction.

Erica, Carol's Daughter, Has a Mild Form of Autism