The Early Childhood Program at Hall Mercer Community Mental Health Center

The Early Childhood Program at Hall Mercer Community Mental Health Center is a joint venture between the Center for Mental Health and Hall Mercer aimed at delivering high quality treatment to preschool-aged children with autism spectrum and related disorders. The Early Childhood program uses naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions to address the core features of autism spectrum disorder. Intervention is delivered in a small group format and emphasizes developing functional and social communication skills, play skills, and participation in classroom routines and activities. Each child’s interests and motivation serve as the platform for intervention delivered in an environment rich with opportunities for engagement.

This program is available to children eligible for Medicaid reimbursed services. We are currently accepting new children. If you’d like more information, please contact Meghan Kane, the ECP Clinical Director, Meghan.Kane@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

Learn More: med.upenn.edu/hallmercer/ecp.html