January 6, 2009

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Enrollment is open for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Summer Treatment Program for children ages 6-12 with behavioral disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Asperger's disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. The UAB Summer Treatment Program offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to treatment in a summer day camp setting. The program is offered through the UAB Civitan International Research Center and the Civitan-Sparks Clinics.

The Summer Treatment Program will be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, June 15 - July 24 at Community Education South Community School, 1220 50th St. S. The cost is $2,900 per child due by the first day of camp. Pre-camp interviews and assessments are conducted to determine eligibility.

The UAB Summer Treatment Program provides problem solving training, friendship development, individualized academic remediation and sports skills training as well as parent education and assessments of children's medications and behavior therapy.

Children in the program spend two hours a day in classroom sessions to learn art and to enhance their academic skills. The program has a computer lab, and students can enjoy recreational activities like soccer, basketball, swimming and softball. A daily yoga class emphasizing relaxation and positive imagery is held in the afternoon. Throughout the day, a variety of behavioral treatments tailored to the specific needs of each child are integrated into activities. The behavioral treatments include social and problem solving discussions, time out, daily report cards, reward systems and weekly parent education meetings.

Space is limited. For more information, call 205-934-5471 or e-mail UAB psychologist J. Bart Hodgens, Ph.D., co-director of the UAB Summer Treatment Program, at bhodgens@uab.edu.