SpEd 595 Prevention and Intervention in Infant Mental Health

Concepts of early intervention and prevention with the infant-toddler mental health perspective. Examines the range of interventions used in the field of infant mental health. Emphasis on the importance of treating infants and toddlers in the context of their families and communities. Intervention strategies for those targeted at children with psychosocial/relational and developmental disturbances as well as those determined to be at risk. Includes a review of international, national, and regional established and pilot programs in early intervention and prevention. Assess and critically evaluate the current science around treatment efficacy of various interventions.