THE REFERRAL PROCESS
All children being referred for PCIT must come through our intake department.
If the child is already open at Penndel, an internal referral can be completed .
Please call 215-757-8611 with questions regarding eligibility.
WHAT IS PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence based treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral disorders that place emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns.
PCIT empowers parents to make changes that will lead to a nurturing and secure relationship with their young children
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
PCIT is a treatment modality for children aged 3-7 who present with a primary diagnosis of Disruptive Behavior Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Disorder.
As PCIT is an outpatient, time limited service; families come to the office on a weekly basis for services. These are not community based services.
For further information on how to obtain PCIT services please call 215-757-8611