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Cognitive behaviour and communication interventions department ( CBCID ) The "Cognitive Behavioural and Communicational Interventions" Department is part of the Consultative Diagnostic Section within the Specialised Hospital for Residential Treatment of Prolonged Therapy and Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy - St Sofia - LTD. Subject of activity: complex, polyvalent and multilevel psychological, speech and language diagnostics, therapy, rehabilitation, education of children with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological and motor disorders, as well as children with developmental problems aged 0 to 18 years. Due to the medical and social significance of central nervous system disorders, the CBCID has assumed, in the context of its aims, the ideas of social realisation and integration of the patients according to the European standards and requirements, and contributes towards the realisation of these ideas. In terms of structure and organisation, this Department is unique in Bulgaria. It is part of the Specialized Hospital for Residential Treatment of Prolonged Therapy and Rehabilitation for Children with Cerebral Palsy ( SHRTPTRCCP ). The sector works according to the Regulations for activity, organisation and internal order of the Hospital, as well as according to the Rules for proper medical conduct and core standards in respect of Data Protection (safeguard of personal information and details). Aims of the Cognitive Behavioural and Communicational Interventions Department The objectives of the Department comprise early diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, socialisation of children with special needs or learning difficulties, consultation and education (training) of parents as co - therapists and easy access to therapy. Specialists are available to quickly and effectively meet patient's requirements.  
The creation of a suitable environment for children with special needs, equal opportunities in society and the active influence on their motor, psychological, speech and learning abilities is the main goal of the Department.  
CBCID takes care of children from all over Bulgaria. Specialists and Diagnostic - Therapeutic staff decide on the strategies and tactics necessary for interventions. They also collaborate with other sectors and departments of the SHRPTRCC. The Department is housed in consulting rooms located on both areas of the SHRPTRCC. Area 1 situated on the 2nd floor, comprises the consulting rooms for speech and language pathologists ( SLP ), special education provider (SEP) and a Montessori Therapist. Within the same building on the 3rd floor, there are consulting rooms of the Head of Department and the Speech and Language therapists. The consulting rooms are all signed and numbered accordingly. The consulting rooms are equipped with the necessary materials and technical devices such as computers with modern software, oro - facial mechanisms, and dental showers. The consulting rooms are adapted to the specificity of patients' disorders. Ergonomically adapted, positional - therapeutic chairs and working tables are provided. The therapeutic interventions are strictly adapted to the patients' needs, and not vice versa. The Team of Specialists The CBCID activities - complex, polyvalent, multilevel psychological and education diagnostics and rehabilitation - require qualified specialists, psychologists, SLP, SE teachers, one of them being a Montessori Therapist trained in the methods and specificities of the rehabilitation of children with CP.  
Professionals are recruited after a thorough test at which the following is being examined: theoretical and practical knowledge, experience, potential, communicational skills necessary to work with children and youths with CP and developmental problems, as well as their interpersonal skills and team work abilities. Another aspect of their work in the hospital is their ability to work in co - ordination with others, exchanging professional information on a regular basis. They are trained to use specific methods and therapy approaches, thus following the tendencies and practices worldwide. Doctors are regularly attending courses, conferences, congresses and seminars and are updated on the latest tendencies and practices in working with children with CP. Specialists and trained staff at the CBCID - such as clinic psychologists, SLP and SE therapists - can replace any of their colleagues at any time. The activities carried out in the Department of Cognitive Behaviour and Communication Interventions are as follows: Diagnostics, Rehabilitation, Therapy, Prevention and interventions, performed by psychologists, SLТ, SE teachers and a Montessori Therapist. Psychological, Speech & Language and Special Education ways of rehabilitation include:
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