The Early Intervention Program is designed for young children who are at risk or already showing signs of emotional difficulty. The program serves children from three through six years of age. Parents' capacity to participate in the treatment program is particularly important for the success of the work. Children enter either a preschool class, with two teachers and up to eight children, or a kindergarten, with two teachers and up to ten children. The children participate in a challenging general school experience and are helped as needed with their emotional and social difficulties.
Parents consult daily with teachers and meet weekly with a child analyst.
The staff, which includes myself as clinical director, our education director, the child analyst parent therapist, and the teachers, meets weekly for a conference. This intensive study allows us to come to know each child sufficiently to be able to offer meaningful help. The main benefit of the program is to the children and their families. There are numerous other benefits. Child analytic candidates have multiple opportunities for observation and participation.