See PDF version: EHS Tip Sheet No. 37: How Do You Know If Infants or Toddlers With Challenging Behavior Need an Individualized Support Plan? What is the Process of Developing a Plan? What If It Doesn’t Work?» [PDF, 47KB]

Response:

For infants and toddlers, many challenging behaviors are likely to be developmentally appropriate, typical, and normal. Very few children actually need intensive intervention such as creating and using an individualized support plan for behavioral concerns. However, some children can benefit from this more intensive process.  

This Tip Sheet is not a regulatory document. Its intent is to provide a basis for dialogue, clarification, and problem solving among the Office of Head Start, Regional Offices, T & TA consultants, and grantees.