Services for infants and toddlers must include a service coordinator or a family resource coordinator . This person is part of an early intervention team and will help explain what types of services and programs are available for your young child. Depending on what programs and services your child needs, a service coordinator will help link your family with those services. Beginning at Age 3 Under the IDEA, beginning at age 3 children are served through a special education program that will meet their special needs. This program must include transportation and other support services if they are needed to help your child benefit from special education.
All states have preschool programs for children with disabilities.
If your child has been attending a program for infants and toddlers, the local school system must evaluate your child in time so that preschool special education services can begin no later than the third birthday. Make sure your child gets into a program that offers the best chance to learn and play with children of different abilities. Visit the school, talk to your child's teachers, and watch your child in class. If you don't think the program is helping your child, you have the right to ask for changes. You want the best program for your child's needs.