Preschool and Communication Therapy (PACT)

Interested in learning more about UCLL? Call 734.764.8440

PACT is an innovative program that addresses the communication needs of children 18 to 36 months old* who are struggling to learn language. The focus of this intensive program is structured language intervention for 10 hours a week for six weeks.

2009 Session Dates

Summer: June 29 - August 6*
Fall: September 21 - October 29

*Please note that the Summer Session of PACT is for children 36 to 48 months old.

Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Held at UCLL. For directions to the Center, click here.

Program Components

• Play-based intervention model led by professional speech-language clinicians
• Structured one-on-one language intervention in naturalistic settings, includes music therapy techniques
• Strong parent/guardian training and support sessions
• Pre- and post-assessments for pragmatics, language skills, and play

To be eligible for the program, children should be between the ages of 18 and 36 months, and have one or more of the following:

• A speaking vocabulary of less than 50 words or be nonverbal
• A delay in demonstrating pretend play and/or in stringing several actions together
• A delay in sharing interests with other peers or adults (joint attention)

This is not an exhaustive list of characteristics that children in PACT may exhibit. Please contact UCLL if you have specific concerns about your child or to schedule a language and literacy evaluation. 

For fees and registration information, please contact UCLL at 734.764.8440 or ucll@umich.edu.