The Development and Behavioral Disorder Center of the Maternity and Children Hospital- Bisha has provided its services to 550 beneficiaries during the first quarter of this year, according to Bisha Health Affairs.
It pointed out that the center aims at providing high-quality services of diagnosing and following up the developmental and behavioral disorders, and psychiatric and social services. Also, specialized health and rehabilitation services are provided at the center by qualified and skilled staff, including consultants, psychologists, social workers, speech therapists, and occupational therapists to develop children's growth and skills.
The services provided by the center include diagnosis and evaluation, early intervention program, medical rehabilitation for cases with developmental and behavioral disorders, family-centered treatment (FCT) programs, long-term medical follow-up, and community contribution in awareness and education programs. The center also launched the virtual clinic to curb the spread of the Novel Coronavirus and ensure the stability of patients’ health status. In addition, the center used the phone and other social media to communicate with patients, follow-up the health and psychological status of each case, and refilling their medications.