Wyoming Valley Children's Association offers families the opportunity to have their children evaluated by experienced medical professionals at the agency's two speciality medical clinics - Orthopedic Clinic and Early Identification Clinic. The agency also offers the services of several experienced Service Coordinators.
Service Coordination
WVCA's Service Coordinators are trained professionals who serve clients by providing information about the services available at WVCA, acting as liaisons between parents and staff, referring clients to appropriate programs, and serving as advocates for children and families. The clinic is headed by Dr. John Parenti, the director of the department of Orthopedics at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. WVCA's Service Coordinators also coordinate the agency's medical clinics.
Orthopedic Clinic
At this clinic, Dr. Parenti provides evaluations, recommendations and follow-up services to children and adolescents from birth to 21 years of age. The clinic is headed by Dr. John Parenti, the director of the department of Orthopedics at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
At this clinic, Dr. Parenti serves clients who exhibit orthopedic abnormalities such as postural disorders, bone/joint conditions or abnormalities that are typical of children who have developmental disabilities.
Orthopedic Clinic is held six times a year at the Children's Association's treatment center. Fees are based on the family's ability to pay. WVCA accepts Medical Assistance, private insurance and personal payments.
Early Identification Clinic
The goal of WVCA's Early Identification Clinic is to determine if a developmental delay exists in a child, and if there is a delay, to recommend appropriate therapeutic intervention and services.
Early testing and evaluation is a vital step for any child who is experiencing developmental delays. Research and experience have shown that the sooner a diagnosis is made and a plan of treatment is in place, the more likely it is that a child will be able to advance.
Dr. Jill Morrow, an experienced Developmental Pediatrician, evaluates young children (ages 0 through five years) then works with parents, explaining treatment options and encouraging their involvement in the child's therapeutic and educational programs. To ensure that no child is turned away, the clinic operates on a sliding fee scale based on a family's income or ability to pay. This clinic is held monthly at the Children's Association's treatment center.
In addition to running the clinic, Dr. Morrow represents WVCA on the Childhood Autism Team Check (CATCH). The CATCH team also includes a school psychologist, teachers, service coordinators and mental health professionals. The team assesses a child to determine whether he or she has a diagnosis of Autism and/or another diagnosis. This team may also recommend medical, educational and behavioral services.
