Eastern Maine Counseling and Testing Services, Inc. (EMCTS) provides the children of eastern Maine who have developmental, educational and/or mental health challenges, and their families, the highest level of support and intervention possible. It is the stated purpose to support such children and families in their home, community and/or school setting utilizing scientifically validated procedures which focus on skill development and life-long outcomes. Provision of services takes the form of direct therapy intervention, family therapy intervention, in-home habilitation services, school consultation and the dissemination of information through workshops and advanced trainings. It is the intent of EMCTS to inform and support families in becoming skilled providers for their children with special needs. Similarly, every effort is made to inform and support the school system and/or area professionals in their development of programming for such children. In all endeavors the inherent dignity of the child and family is respected and validated.