The goal of the center is to assess the impact to children following exposure to traumatic events or suspected fetal alcohol exposure.
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CTAC is one of the few transdisciplinary clinical assessment teams in Michigan. The clinical team is made up of professionals from social work, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and medicine.
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CTAC staff allow observation of their assessment and practices.
The Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center was established to provide assessments for children who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The CTAC team also provides professional training and coordinates projects in order to create trauma-informed systems and services.
trained by CTAC on the impact of trauma.
Explore trainingschild trauma assessments completed since 2000.
About assessmentsstudents, professionals and community members observe our center each year.
Observe our clinicin total grant awards since 2010.
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A significant offering from Western Michigan University’s Children’s Trauma Assessment Center in the Unified Clinics is trauma informed training. Not only do staff train whole organizations nationwide, CTAC is now offering training for anyone in the community who wants to learn about the impacts of childhood trauma. Training sessions are offered on campus, and topics vary.
The Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center at Western Michigan University’s Unified Clinics is offering two workshops for parents of children who have experienced trauma.