Comprehensive developmental monitoring and collaboration with other pediatric subspecialists to coordinate developmental therapies and other essential services for former preterm infants and those with complex neonatal diagnoses and/or genetic disorders of the brain
Behavioral child services overview:
Comprehensive medical and behavioral assessment of children with delayed development, including those with delayed development of language or motor skills and children diagnosed with autism or who may have an autistic spectrum disorder.
Medical assessment and management of children with autistic spectrum disorders, such as autism, Asperger syndrome, disintegrative disorder or genetic disorders that impact behavior.
Your child’s medical assessment will include a review of past medical and psychological records and a complete medical history.
The child’s medical evaluation may prompt neuroimaging studies, such as an MRI of the brain, genetic studies and other biochemical studies, when applicable.
Medical assessment and management will include education for parents and caregivers to enhance their understanding to help their child reach their full potential.
Medical management may include a recommendation for treatment with medication directed at behavioral issues, attention problems or seizures.
Medical management may include recommending therapeutic services, such as early intervention, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy, equipment recommendations and ABA services.
