Early Childhood Psychology
Office Locations
Swift Current 778-5280
Services Provided
Early Childhood Psychology services are available from each regional health office. Our Early childhood Psychologist (ECP), is especially trained to help children up to five years of age who are developmentally above or below average, or who have common behavioral problems. The ECP will work with both your preschooler and you, the parent, to help your child overcome developmental problems.
Parent: How can I tell if my child needs help?
Your child may have some problems with the developmental screening activities the public health nurse did at a recent clinic visit. Or your child could have a behavioral problem you are concerned about, such as, getting along with other children, crying a lot, or appearing “different” from other children the same age.
Parents: How does the ECP help children overcome these problems?
Depending on the concerns expressed about your child, the ECP may:
• Evaluate your child’s level of ability
• Observe your child’s play
• Interview you to find out more about how your child behaves at home
After evaluating your child, the ECP can do a number of things.
• For example, he or she could suggest home activities you can carry out, or discuss enrolling your child in a suitable program such as the Early Childhood Intervention Program or a daycare or preschool program.
• He or she may also suggest another medical specialist, or health professional to help your child.
