ECEC is a private, nonprofit preschool. Serving Children and Their Families ECEC is open to any child, from age three to age five, with a disability. All of our programs are available at no charge to families. Self-Contained and Integrated Classrooms The Center operates in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy.
Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. Munchausen by proxy syndrome (MBPS) is a relatively rare form of child abuse that involves the exaggeration or fabrication of illnesses or symptoms by a primary caretaker.
Factitious disorder with mostly physical symptoms: People with this disorder claim to have symptoms related to a physical illness, such as symptoms of chest pain, stomach problems, or fever. This disorder is sometimes referred to as Munchausen syndrome, named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer who was known for embellishing the stories of his life and experiences.