Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Caring for children with developmental and behavioral disorders can be challenging for families. At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), experts from the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics are available to support your child and your family. Our division is the largest in the tri-state region offering comprehensive care to children with developmental and behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and others provide:
- Inpatient care to medically fragile youth
- Outpatient care to children who are medically stable but require intensive intervention
Depending on your child’s needs and treatment plan, your child may see audiologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists. Pediatric patients may be referred to a specialty program at CHOP for additional assessment and treatment.
How we serve you
We provide comprehensive care to children with developmental and behavioral disorders through a variety of specialized programs, centers and services including those listed below.
Meet your team
Our developmental and behavioral pediatrics team includes specially trained pediatricians, psychologists, researchers and support staff who work together to provide comprehensive care to pediatric and adolescent patients.
Our locations
You can visit staff from the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at multiple locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Our research
We're dedicated to using what we learn through research to improve the care we provide to patients. Our team works to better understand autism and other conditions, advance current treatments and investigate new therapies.
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics resources
We have created resources for parents and caregivers to help you feel confident with the care you are providing your child and tools to improve your child’s social and executive functioning.
Patient stories
Preparing your child for a visit to the doctor
Going to the doctor’s office can be an overwhelming experience for children and caregivers. To help you better prepare your child for a medical visit, we have created a guide to support you and help your child have a positive experience.
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