As the child with fragile X nears the age of 3, parents and professionals must be sure the IFSP addresses a transition plan.
Children become eligible for early childhood education or move into preschool programs at age three.
New evaluations must be completed to help make decisions regarding most appropriate placement, but the existing IFSP can be used for goal setting, if the parents agree. At the time of this transition, families need to explore and visit the options available. School systems may offer a variety of services for preschoolers with special needs. They may offer some special education within a regular preschool class. They may also have early childhood special education classes, where all of the children have some type of developmental delay or disability.