With the intention to higher meet the wants of the general public, the state well being service (Okypy) on Friday introduced the introduction of afternoon periods for occupational therapists on the Neurodevelopmental Problems Centre (NDD) and the Centre for Prevention and Psychosocial Intervention (KEPSYPA).
Beginning June 19, these companies shall be out there each Wednesday from 10am to five.30pm.
“This resolution is geared toward bettering entry to important therapeutic companies for youngsters and households,” Okypy stated in a press release.
The NDD offers multi-level take care of younger youngsters as much as seven years outdated with neurodevelopmental issues, notably autism. It additionally provides help and steerage for his or her households.
A specialised crew operates inside the NDD. It’s comprised of a kid psychiatrist, a medical psychologist, an occupational therapist, a speech therapist and a psychological well being nurse, all working collaboratively to ship complete evaluations and coverings.
“The NDD additionally performs a job in elevating public consciousness and offering psychoeducation about neurodevelopmental issues, by way of social media and different platforms,” the assertion continued.
Alternatively, KEPSYPA serves youngsters and youngsters as much as 17 years outdated, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative companies.
“The centre addresses a variety of psychological and psychosocial difficulties, from gentle to extreme. It additionally considers the household and faculty environments in its interventions,” Okypy defined.
The centre focuses on prevention, prognosis, remedy, schooling, and analysis, staffed by a multidisciplinary crew that features baby psychiatrists, medical psychologists, an occupational therapist, and psychological well being nurses.
To schedule appointments at both centre, Okypy suggested the general public to name 22284730 or 22847000.
