Developmental Pediatrics
Overview
Pediatric developmental and behavioral conditions are encompassed within our spectrum of services. We offer a full span of diagnostic services through the UK Developmental Pediatrics Clinic to help uncover complex developmental-behavioral conditions. We also offer multidisciplinary assessments in conjunction with other pediatric therapy providers, such as speech and occupational therapists, to help patients and families cope with the everyday management of these conditions.
When a child isn’t developing at a rate considered to be normal or is exhibiting signs of a neurodevelopmental disorder, it can be worrisome for parents. But it’s important to note that early intervention and treatment can make a significant difference.
If you or your pediatrician believe your child may have a neurodevelopmental disorder, the UK Developmental Pediatrics Clinic offers comprehensive diagnostic and evaluation services to help you determine your next steps. Our team of experts has extensive experience in diagnosing and guiding treatment for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Conditions we treat
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism
- Developmental/behavioral difficulties associated with complex medical conditions
- Global developmental delays
- Intellectual disabilities
While your child’s treatment plan will be tailored to their medical condition and other needs, it may include treatment from a multidisciplinary team of medical providers from Kentucky Children’s Hospital and UK Pediatric Therapies.
Why choose UK HealthCare for pediatric developmental services?
When a child experiences a neurodevelopmental disorder, it doesn’t just affect development and behavior. The effects of such a disorder can be far-reaching and require the collaborative care of a team of skilled medical providers. Our clinic provides a multidisciplinary assessment and medical treatment for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
At Kentucky Children’s Hospital, our providers work together as a team to provide full-spectrum treatment for the patient. That means everyone from a child’s pediatrician to the experts of the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic, speech and language pathologists, and occupational therapists come together to provide truly comprehensive care.
At Kentucky Children’s Hospital, we are guided by our mission to offer family-centered care. That means when your child is receiving care from our medical team, we are also providing your family with the compassion, support and guidance you need along the way.
Would my child or patient benefit from an evaluation?
To discover more about the clinic and whether your child or patient would benefit from an evaluation, select the correct link for parents or providers:
For Parents
The Developmental Pediatrics Clinic at Kentucky Children’s Hospital offers personalized care for children who have documented concerns related to or a formal diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. To be evaluated, your child must be referred to the clinic by your child's primary care or other provider.
For Providers
At this time, the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic at Kentucky Children’s Hospital offers high-quality, personalized evaluations of and recommendations for children who have concerns related to several common developmental diagnoses. We accept referrals from patients’ primary care providers, as we provide a consultative model that engages in direct collaboration with patients’ primary medical homes.