Our Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) focuses on children 0 to 6 years old.
The Preschool Development Center focuses on children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years who are experiencing a severe emotional disturbance. The preschool program consists of psychosocial group as well as regular preschool activities. It is licensed for childcare to accommodate children who need specialized care so their parents can work or go to school.
The Kindergarten groups focus on children ages 4 to 6 who have a severe emotional disburbance. These are also psycosocial treatment groups. The children in these groups attend kindergarten or preschool within the school system for a half day.
Children in these groups may also be involved in family therapy, individual play therapy, group therapy, medication management, and case management. Parenting groups are also available.
Services for children younger than 2 1/2 are also available ton an individual basis according to the needs of the child and family.
The treatment process for children in groups consists of three major components:
