handout C-1

Handout C-1: What Am I Supposed to Do With This Child?

Is the child's behavior explained by developmental stage?(See Handout C-2 for clues) YES? See Handout C-2 for guidelines to plan an effective response.

NO?

Is the behavior explained by individual differences or temperament style?(See Handout C-3 for clues) YES? See Handout C-3 for guidelines to plan an effective response.

NO?

Is the child's behavior explained by the Head Start environment?(See Handout C-4 for clues) YES? See Handout C-4 for guidelines to plan an effective response.

NO?

Is the child's behavior explained by the home environment?(See Handout C-5 for clues) YES? See Handout C-5 for guidelines to plan an effective response.

NO?

Is the child's behavior explained by a need for new skills and knowledge?(See Handout C-6 for clues) YES? See Handout C-6 for guidelines to plan an effective response.

NO?

Is the behavior explained by attempts to get emotional needs satisfied?(See Handout C-7 for clues) YES? See Handout C-7 for guidelines to plan an effective response.

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Handout C-1: What Am I Supposed to Do With This Child?
Is the child's behavior explained by developmental stage?(See Handout C-2 for clues)	*YES?*	See Handout C-2 for guidelines to plan an effective response.
*NO?*
Is the behavior explained by individual differences or temperament style?(See Handout C-3 for clues)	*YES?*	See Handout C-3 for guidelines to plan an effective response.
*NO?*
Is the child's behavior explained by the Head Start environment?(See Handout C-4 for clues)	*YES?*	See Handout C-4 for guidelines to plan an effective response.
*NO?*
Is the child's behavior explained by the home environment?(See Handout C-5 for clues)	*YES?*	See Handout C-5 for guidelines to plan an effective response.
*NO?*
Is the child's behavior explained by a need for new skills and knowledge?(See Handout C-6 for clues)	*YES?*	See Handout C-6 for guidelines to plan an effective response.
*NO?*
Is the behavior explained by attempts to get emotional needs satisfied?(See Handout C-7 for clues)	*YES?*	See Handout C-7 for guidelines to plan an effective response.