The authors discuss the implications of the Preschool and Early Intervention Act (P.L. 99-457) and the requirement of an individual family service plan (IFSP) for the families of infants and toddlers at risk of developmental delays. The article addresses the needs of adolescent parents and their infants, in particular. Suggestions are made for conducting a comprehensive assessment that emphasizes the involvement of teen parents, their families, and the collaboration of an interdisciplinary team of professionals.
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