Parents should have copies of all written records and must give written consent for assessment and placement of their child. Parents and professional may first try informal problem solving, if a placement does not seem to be effective in helping the child make progress. If agreement cannot be reached at the informal level, then the parents or professional involved may seek mediation to help guide the parties on resolution of the dispute. If mediation is unsuccessful, then parents and service providers have the option of seeking a due process hearing. 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.