Early Childhood Institute
Therapeutic Programs for Preschool Children with Behavior Problems and their Families

For children who have significant preschool behavior problems, or whose parents are seriously mentally ill or homeless, being successful in a day care or Head Start program can be difficult−so can entering kindergarten "ready to learn." To help manage and control toddler behavior problems, The Early Childhood Institute offers a wide range of therapeutic services designed to meet the unique emotional, social and developmental needs of these children.  

These services include therapeutic classrooms staffed by Early Childhood specialists who assist toddlers with behavior problems in developing critical emotional and behavior skills. Parents participate in the classroom experience with their children and learn appropriate techniques for managing their child's aggressive behavior and controlling their impulses. Families may also be linked with services at The Providence Center and in their homes. These services include:

• developmental and psychiatric evaluations

• structured and play group activities

• individualized cognitive, language, motor skills and social behavior curriculum

• parent training

• individual, group and family therapy

Children are referred to our therapeutic program by childcare centers, physicians, insurers, preschools, local school districts and state agencies.