Infant & Early Childhood Clinic

Infant & Early Childhood Clinic

  • About
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • Services

    • The Infant & Early Childhood Clinic is committed to helping families develop and nurture secure, joyful relationships, setting young children on a healthy developmental path regardless of diagnosis. While early childhood is often a time of learning and connection, it can also present challenges. Our clinic specializes in serving children who face behavioral or emotional concerns, or who are at risk for developmental difficulties.

    Our Approach

    Evaluations involve extensive input from parents and caregivers, recognizing the significance of early family relationships. Using state-of-the-art, relational, developmental, and trauma-informed assessments, we provide a thorough evaluation of both the child and family dynamics.

    Our team includes national experts in early childhood mental health across disciplines such as psychology, psychiatry, and social work, employing evidence-based strategies to support families.

    Families facing the following issues may find our services particularly beneficial:

    • Anxiety and/or aggression in children
    • Developmental concerns
    • History of foster care or early relationship disruptions
    • Family stress or parental mental health concerns
    • Exposure to traumatic or distressing events

    Appointment Information

    For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call 734-764-0231.

    Services
    • Developmental, Relational, and Trauma-Informed Assessment: Comprehensive evaluations that consider the developmental stage and potential impacts of trauma or stress.
    • Video Observation and Review: Engages parents to identify strengths and concerns, determining effective treatment options.
    • Referrals: Guidance to effective treatments within the Department of Psychiatry or in the community.
    • Treatment Approaches: Includes parent-child dyadic psychotherapy, family therapy, parent guidance, and multifamily group programs.

    Thrive with Your Baby Program

    Play Together. Watch Together. Learn Together: Our "Thrive with Your Baby Program" offers parents of infants (3-14 months) a chance to strengthen their understanding and bond through interactive, one-session consultations. This pilot program is available at three UM Pediatric Primary Care clinics: Briarwood, West Ann Arbor, and Neonatal Follow Up Clinic. For families with pediatricians at these locations interested in fun, engaging consultation visits, please contact us.

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