Early Development Program: Collaborative structures and processes

Author(s): Guskin, K. A., Klass, C. S.

Journal/Book: Infant Mental Hlth J. 1997; 18: Michigan State Univ, Dept Psychology, E Lansing, MI 48824-1117. Michigan Assn Infant Mental Health. 198-208.

Abstract: The Early Development Program (EDP) provides and coordinates interdisciplinary mental health and developmental assessment/intervention for children ages zero through 3 years and their families. EDP's interdisciplinary team includes faculty in child and adolescent psychiatry, developmental pediatrics, pediatrics, psychology, developmental psychology, education, nursing, social service, speech and language, and occupational and physical therapy plus trainees in psychiatry, pediatrics, psychology, and education, Children are referred largely by pediatrics: two-thirds are insured by Medicaid and one-third by HMOs and private insurance. Local foundations help support ongoing assessment/intervention. Disruptive behavior is the most frequent referral problem: almost half of those presenting with disruptive behavior also have delays. Using the Diagnostic Classification: 0-3 (DC: 0-3), Disorders of affect. Regulatory disorders. Traumatic stress disorder, and relationship disorders are most often diagnosed; comorbid diagnoses are common, Family-centered intervention includes family-psychodynamic and interactional approaches and facilitated use and development of community resources.

Note: Article Thomas JM, St Louis Univ, Sch Med, Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hosp, Dept Child & Adolescent Psychiat, St Louis,MO 63104 USA

Keyword(s): CHILDREN

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