Division of Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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Building a healthier community, one child at a time www.lifebridgehealth.org Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics The Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics provides outpatient consultation and evaluation for children experiencing many develop- mental, learning or behavioral problems. The division offers diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for a range of issues, including the most complex diagnoses. Patients and their families complete a detailed questionnaire and information packet prior to their initial appointment. Appropriate assessments are conducted and treatment recommendations are made. Care is coordinated with the child’s primary care physician or pediatrician, and follow-up visits are scheduled depending on a patient’s needs and diagnosis. Pediatric residents often conduct school observations to provide a more complete diagnosis of behavioral issues. Conditions Treated • Autism • Attention and hyperactivity disorders • Delayed development • Mild depression • Habit disorders (tics and Tourette syndrome) • Behavioral disorders • Learning disorders • Pediatric chronic illnesses • Anxiety disorders Services • Behavior modification therapy • Cognitive therapies • Medication when indicated Family-Centered Care Depending on the nature of the illness, your child may need only one consultation with the developmental behavioral specialist or may become a long-term patient. Your family benefits from an individualized approach to care. Your child is typically treated by the same physician, who knows the medical history and family background information. This continuity of care contributes to more positive health care outcomes. We value the critical role that parents play in keeping their children healthy. As a key member of our health care team, you have access to all members of your child’s team and participate in making all decisions about your child’s care. From little things, big things grow. Division of Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics The Division of Developmental-Behavioral
Pediatrics provides outpatient consultation and evaluation for children experiencing many develop-mental, learning or behavioral problems. The division offers diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for a range of issues, including the most complex diagnoses. Patients and their families complete a detailed questionnaire and information packet prior to their initial appointment. Appropriate assessments are conducted and treatment recommendations are made. Care is coordinated with the child’s primary care physician or pediatrician, and follow-up visits are scheduled depending on a patient’s needs and diagnosis. Pediatric residents often conduct school observations to provide a more complete diagnosis of behavioral issues.
Conditions Treated• Autism• Attention and hyperactivity disorders• Delayed development• Mild depression• Habit disorders (tics and Tourette syndrome)• Behavioral disorders• Learning disorders• Pediatric chronic illnesses • Anxiety disorders
Services• Behavior modification therapy• Cognitive therapies• Medication when indicated
Family-Centered CareDepending on the nature of the illness, your
child may need only one consultation with the developmental behavioral specialist or may become a long-term patient. Your family benefits from an individualized approach to care. Your child is typically treated by the same physician, who knows the medical history and family background information. This continuity of care contributes to more positive health care outcomes. We value the critical role that parents play in keeping their children healthy. As a key member of our health care team, you have access to all members of your child’s team and participate in making all decisions about your child’s care.
From little things, big things grow.
Division of Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
2401 West Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215410-601-WELL (9355)
2919 6/12
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