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IMPACT: Program for Preschoolers

IMPACT offers both partial hospitalization and inpatient treatment to preschool-age children (ages 3 to 6) with extremely disruptive behavior at home or in day care. Using age-appropriate activities, therapists work closely with patients to modify emotional and behavioral responses. Most treatment occurs in a school-like setting, but community outings also are used to work with the children's behavior in unfamiliar environments. Extensive work with family members and continued at-home follow-up and monitoring are important offering of this program.

Treatment and Activities

  • Small Group Treatment - Emphasis is on behavioral self-control and social skills acquisition.
  • Multi-Family Group - Caregivers learn behavior management techniques, coping skills, and discuss stressors in the home.
  • Family Therapy - Provided as necessary to address individual family needs.
  • Medication Assessment - An Attending Child Psychiatrist will provide medication education and management, if needed.
  • Preschool - Educational needs are age appropriate with one class for three & four year olds and one for five & six year olds. The major emphasis is on behavior management.
  • Home Visits - The home environment is evaluated so that suggestions for caregivers can be individualized.
  • Community Consultation - Provided to the appropriate daycare, Head Start, or public school program to facilitate the child’s transition from IMPACT to the receiving preschool setting.

For Referrals to STAR or IMPACT

Age of Child: 3-6 years old
Telephone: 875-8510
Fax: 875-8523

Age of Child: 7-9 years old
Telephone: 740-6130
Fax: 740-6131

Age of Child: 10-13 years old
Telephone: 875-8510
Fax: 875-8523

Age of Child: 14-17 years old
Telephone: 792-5739
Fax: 792-2114

Locations

North Charleston - IMPACT & STAR: Ages 6-9 years
3870 Leeds Avenue, Mark Clark Business Park, Suite 110
Phone: (843) 740-6130

Downtown Charleston-STAR North: Ages 14-17 years
67 President Street
Phone: (843) 792-5739

Ladson-IMPACT & STAR: Ages 10-13 years
3495 Iron Horse Drive
Phone: (843) 875-8510

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