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A.P.P.I. Unit Autism – Personalized and Early Intervention Unit
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For whom?
The unit welcomes children aged 18 months to 4 years who present with early communication difficulties and/or relational challenges, with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
How?
The therapeutic approach is based on the development of an individualized care plan tailored to the child’s specific needs and the expectations of their family. The team conducts comprehensive assessments and uses tools such as the ESDM (Early Start Denver Model) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) to support the child’s development.
The evaluation process relies on existing reports (from ASD diagnostic centers, child psychiatrists, pediatric neurologists, etc.), as well as direct observations carried out within the unit, at home, and in the child’s daycare or school environment.
By whom?
A multidisciplinary team consisting of child psychiatrists, psychologists, psychomotor therapists, specialized educators, speech and language therapists (logopeds), administrative staff, and social workers.
- Ahalouch Nisrine (Educatrice)
- Boux Isabelle (Educatrice)
- Colinet Hélène (Logopède)
- De Jesus Trecy (Infirmière)
- De Mulder Claudine (Educatrice)
- Dulong Justine (Logopède)
- Duprez Marine (Psychomotricienne)
- Henneaux Michaël (Coordinateur ( f.f) des unités de jour K1 Pédopsychiatrie )
- Landazuri Charlotte (Psychologue)
- Monsempo Mbo Zina (Educatrice)
- Van Tichelen Wivine (Psychologue)
- Peeters Aurélie (Assistante Sociale)
- Talib Maria (Pédopsychiatre)
- Saadi Hayat (Secrétaire)
- Sztalberg Jessica (Pédopsychiatre)
Vanderlinden Julie (Chef Infirmière Unités de jour K1 Pédopsychiatrie )
Practical details:
Admission requests must be accompanied by a referral issued by an expert or a specialized autism team. The rest of the process follows the standard intake and assessment procedures.
The unit is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., year-round except on public holidays.
Contact :
Unité APPI
Hôpital universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola – 3ème étage
7 avenue JJ Crocq - 1020 Bruxelles
Tel. +32 (0)2 477.28.84
Service de Psychiatrie du bébé, de l'enfant, de l'adolescent et du jeune adulte