About ABC
ABC is an evidence-based parenting intervention for caregivers of infants and toddlers who have experienced early adversity. The program is endorsed by the MIECHV-Home Visiting Coalition, The California Evidence-Based Clearing House for Child Welfare, and SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. In light of the evidence supporting the effectiveness of ABC, we are disseminating the program at multiple sites across the nation and internationally.
The ABC intervention is available for infants between 6 and 24 months of age (ABC-Infant), and for toddlers between 24 and 48 months (ABC-Toddler).
THE BENEFITS OF ABC
Helps caregivers re-interpret children’s behavioral signals and respond sensitively.
Enhances children’s behavioral and regulatory capabilities.
Fosters the development of secure attachments between children and their caregivers.
The Principal Investigator
Mary Dozier, Ph.D., is the Amy E. du Pont Chair of Child Development at the University of Delaware. She is the Principal Investigator of the school’s Infant Caregiver Project. Her interests in understanding connections between experience, brain development, and behavior have led to the ABC Intervention techniques, a practical application of findings from years of research.
OUR STAFF
Our Dedicated Team of Staff, Researchers, & Scientists
Lead Research Assistants
Selina Delgado
Madison Mullins
Jessica Prucha
Haley Ringenary
Jillian Solomon
Madeline Willis
In-The-Moment (ITM) Supervisors
Melanie Altemus
Julie Brennan
Kat Castaño
Brooke Ciolek
Allison Dash
Selina Delgado
Natalie Field
Gabrielle Francis
Jordan Franklin
Emily Freedman
Ameha Kottam
Rachel Millberg
Ari Molloy
Madison Mullins
Tori Saxton
Jillian Solomon
Play Assessment Coders
Samantha Smith
Emily Griffith
Brynn Rosell
Maria DePinto
TRAINING FOR ABC
If you are interested and the ABC program model appears to be a good fit for your organization please contact us.