Plati Centre, the Medical Psychology Service for children and adolescents

The PLATI Centre, the Medical Psychology Service for children and adolescents, which is under the authority of the Department of Health Affairs (DASA), welcomes children residing and/or attending schools in the Principality of Monaco.

Centre PLATI is a consultation, evaluation, monitoring and rehabilitation centre for children and adolescents presenting with psychopathologies and/or complex learning disorders.

Access to Centre PLATI is provided through medical referral or on the request of a healthcare professional.

The staff of these centres is comprised of various professionals:

• A child psychiatrist, a specialist in the development and psychological functioning of the child, who determines the therapeutic approach and directs and coordinates treatment
• The psychotherapists, who implement preventive and/or curative action, in conjunction with the child psychiatrist, via interviews and sometimes using evaluation tools
• A psychologist specialising in neuropsychology, who evaluates cognitive function (learning, attention, memory) using standardised tests and implements specific treatment
• A psycho-motor specialist, who is an expert in psycho-motor problems and will enable the child to better understand his or her body, other people and his or her environment through bodily movements (expressive activities, relaxation, sensory stimulation, etc.)
• A speech-language therapist, specialising in speech and language disorders (oral, written and logico-mathematical) and in communication carries out assessments, reviews and implements a tailored rehabilitation programme
• A social worker, whose role is to inform the family of the formalities to be undertaken to obtain services and benefits of all types.  She works in association with all the partners involved with the child
• A specialist teacher, who supports children or adolescents with disabilities and /or behavioural difficulties and helps develop his or her autonomy and socialisation abilities
• An art therapist, for children and adolescents who have difficulties with expressing themselves, who encourages their creative ability
• A medical secretary, who responds to queries by telephone or in situ.  She notes the initial information, welcomes families and provides information on how the service operates. Like the other members of the team, she is bound by medical secrecy