Responding to Challenging Behavior
Question? Action Key Elements
Does screening data
indicate a suspicion of
a possible health
problem?
Follow agency procedures
for referrals to
appropriate
health providers
YES
Screening procedures include:
•Meeting
the 45 day mandate
•Use
of appropriate instruments
•Appropriate
use of instruments
•Multiple
sources are included
-family information considered
-observations in multiple settings.
There
are an array of resources for referral.
Follow-up
is done to ensure effective
services
are provided.
Does screening data
indicate a suspicion of a
developmental delay?
Follow agency procedures
for referrals to LEA
YES
LEA agreements include:
• all services allowable under IDEA;
• use of state definition of Developmental
Delay;
• Head Start commitment to vigorously
support parents during the IEP process.
N
O
O
N
O
O