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Infant Mental Health Program

York University - a top Canadian university - has announced an extended certificate program in "Infant Mental Health" working in concert with the "Sick Kids Hospital". This seems like a good step forward in early identifcation of brain disorders which should result in earlier treatment and better outcomes. Too bad the course isn't available over the Internet - I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in participating.

This Program is designed to provide front-line service providers with essential knowledge and practical skills to encourage positive parent-infant interactions and promote optimal developmental progress in infants. The Program is directed to those interested in working effectively in the field of infant development, prevention and/or early intervention with infants with special needs, and with infants living in high-risk environments.

The Ceritificate is offered by York University - Atkinson
College in collaboration with Infant Mental Health
Promotion Project, The Hospital for Sick Children & Ontario Association for Infant Development

It is a 120-hour non-degree credit Certificate for a broad range of
front-line services providers and managers who wish to acquire
essential knowledge and practical skills to work effectively with infants and their families.

Infant Mental Health Promotion Project (IMP)
The Hospital for Sick Children - CHSRG
555 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
416-813-6062

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