This resource collection offers information and materials for states, communities, and early childhood programs seeking further information on Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) and the integration with the Pyramid Model. Created: 7/15/2025
Teaching Tools for Young Children (TTYC) offers a straightforward resource for practitioners and coaches to support children who struggle with challenging behavior in routines and activities. TTYC suggests specific step-by-step strategies for practitioners to consider when they know the function (or purpose) of a child’s challenging behavior.
Guide to using visuals and schedules for supporting children. Includes templates for visual cards and first/then boards.
This resource offers guidance on supporting children after stressful events and includes strategies for families and caregivers to create safety and predictability through routines, clear communication, and emotional connection.
Leadership practices for creating systems and relationships that support staff, families, and children.
This practice brief provides prevention strategies to help children with challenging behavior who have been exposed to trauma and strategies for responding to children when they are trauma-activated.
This resource provides teams and individuals with a wealth of resources and materials on Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and the Individualized Positive Behavior Support (IPBS) process used for Intensive Individualized Interventions. Created: 11/01/2024
Early interventionists can use this form during home visits with caregivers to help them talk through their current daily routines as well as help them to plan out the ways they will embed supports that are responsive to their infant or toddler’s social-emotional development and teach new skills during specific moments in the family’s day.
The brief describes the importance of understanding temperament in infants and toddlers and provide references to more information about temperament.
This form can be used by providers to help understand where children in their care fall on the temperament continuum.
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