Preschool Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment Program

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
The Preschool Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment (PCAT) Program is part of the Infant and Preschool Assessment Service (IPAS) at the Glenrose. It is a service that assesses young children with delays in growth and age-related milestones and the ways they relate and engage with others.

The PCAT Program looks at children with more serious needs compared to those in the Infant and Preschool Assessment Service (IPAS).

Assessment is tailored to each child and family, which may include:

  • watching them at home and school,
  • using standardized tests, and
  • taking part in a preschool classroom group.

Key Provider: child psychiatrists, early childhood development specialists, occupational therapists (OTs), pediatricians, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, speech-language pathologists, therapy assistants
Eligibility
Yes, The eligibility requirements are as follows:
  • there must be a diagnostic question
  • the child is from 4 – 5 years of age
  • the child exhibits complex developmental needs and social-emotional challenges (e.g., learning, motor, behaviour, regulation, executive functioning, speech-language, etc.)
  • necessary assessments and primary and secondary treatment options have been attempted and accessed in the community
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. The legal guardian is required to request a referral from the child’s pediatrician / physician.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-7998
Fax
780-735-6293
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls. Pay by plate parking is available.
Other disabled access: Yes - Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 2, 2024
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5G 0B7

There is no Emergency Department at this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM

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