Caring for a child with developmental disabilities takes a team of family members and medical professionals. In partnership with The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur offers Developmental Pediatrics specialists.
Our experts
Our comprehensive team performs evaluations for children who either have or may be at additional risk for problems with their development (including early development and childhood learning and behavior). Clinicians in our group have extensive training in this area. Our physicians are board-certified in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities or Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
Developmental pediatric physicians and nurse practitioners work collaboratively with physicians, psychologists, audiologists, speech/language pathologists, nutritionists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, behavior therapists, nurses, social workers and other specialty providers to determine the best approach to care for your child and family.
We have clinics at several Le Bonheur outpatient locations.
Developmental and behavioral concerns
Developmental delays and disabilities are very common (1 in 6 children affected) and often these concerns are not recognized until children start school, which can hinder learning and social development. Behavioral concerns in childhood are also very common and are sometimes related to developmental issues. Recognizing these issues can help to make sure children and families get the help they need.
Examples of common developmental or behavioral concerns include:
- Developmental delay
- Autism Spectrum
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- School problems
- Developmental monitoring for certain medical conditions
- And others.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a and tips for parents to promote child development.
