Specialized Service Programs

Miniteam is an interdisciplinary intervention program for children aged 15 to 30 months and their parents or primary caregivers.  The program provides group intervention designed to teach children and families activities to improve the children's areas of deficit and enhance their areas of strength.  Children entering this program usually have speech and language delays or mild motor deficits, attention and behavior management issues, all of which may impede the acquisition of age appropriate play, peer interaction and learning of skills.

Central to the philosophy of the Miniteam is the participation of  parents and caregivers in the therapy process.  Therapists model activities for caregivers to engage in with their children.  Support to the family is provided within the context of a discussion group led by a social worker.

CERC faculty and staff offer limited outpatient services on the Horizon floor (5^th floor) of the new Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, complementing other specialized services located there, to further the Horizon floor’s mission of providing comprehensive services to children with chronic illness and special needs.

     The Early Childhood Center provides therapeutic intervention for toddlers and preschool age children with developmental delays and disabilities and associated behavioral difficulties.  Children receive developmental therapy, psychotherapeutic supports and/or behavioral interventions individually, in groups, and in sessions with their parents or caregivers.  Parent groups enhance the guidance, support, information, and advocacy offered to families.  Developmental and psychotherapeutic supports are provided to young children in foster care, and guidance is provided to foster parents and child welfare personnel to support children’s progress and adjustment.  An Infant Mental Health Program provides therapeutic services to infants with developmental and emotional/behavioral problems, and preventive services for infants who are at risk due to problems in their caregiving environments.  All services are available in English and Spanish.  The Early Childhood Center is located at 1731 Seminole Avenue in the Bronx, telephone (718) 430-8900.

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The Fisher Landau Center for the Treatment of Learning Disabilities coordinates all CERC activities in the treatment of learning disabilities in children, adolescents, and adults.  The Center also trains a broad range of professionals from health, education, vocational rehabilitation and related fields through fellowships, externships, workshops, conferences and seminars.  

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This clinic treats developmentally disabled children with a seizure disorder.  Anticonvulsant medications are prescribed under the supervision of pediatric neurologists.  

                                                                               

This clinic, directed by a psychiatrist, provides an initial assessment of children with emotional and behavioral disorders who might benefit from psychopharmacological treatment.  If indicated, psychopharmacological treatment is then provided. The behavioral and educational functioning of children taking the prescribed medication is closely monitored by medical and nursing personnel.

Children with disabilities who are overweight, underweight, or who have nutrition-related health problems are treated at this clinic.  Nutrition counseling is also offered to improve the diets of children with eating difficulty or eating-related behavior problems. 

Children's Hearing Intervention Program (CHIP)

CHIP is a program for infants, preschool and school age children with hearing loss, and their parents or caregivers.  Auditory training with emphasis on listening, and speech and language development is provided through individual and group sessions.  Comprehensive audiological services, including behavioral and electrophysiological test procedures, are offered as well as assistance with the selection and fitting of hearing aids, and instruction in their use.  This program interfaces with local newborn hearing screening programs and early intervention screening initiatives.

This program provides comprehensive dental care to children and adults with developmental disabilities and a variety of chronic medical conditions.  A highly skilled staff offers wide-ranging special care dental services which accommodate the unique needs of this population.  All of the clinic personnel are trained in the latest behavior management techniques.  The facility is also able to offer sedation on an out-patient basis, which makes dental treatment possible for the most apprehensive and behaviorally resistant patient.

This clinic provides eye examinations, follow-up services and recommends treatments for CERC patients when required.