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Early Childhood/Preschool for Children with Fragile X What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) offer once a child turns three?
Children who are moving from early intervention programs may already have up-to-date assessments completed. Those who have not been in early intervention programs need an assessment (evaluation) before entering early childhood programs. What is a multidisciplinary evaluation for a preschool age child? What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? How might services be offered to children in the early childhood age group? What rights do parents and school personnel have if they disagree with each other regarding assessment, placement, or services? What happens when the child leaves the early childhood program for kindergarten? Printer friendly text-only version for entire section on preschool Gail Harris-Schmidt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
At age three, children with special needs are eligible for early childhood programs. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides for a free, appropriate, individualized education in
the least restrictive environment (that is, as much as possible with children in regular education classes). Children with fragile X syndrome may receive services from special education team members in a preschool designed for children without such needs, or they may attend special early childhood programs, designed specifically for children with developmental delays. | | | |
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