Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental-Behavioral pediatricians focus on promoting a child’s healthy development and maximizing positive behaviors. Parental and provider concerns are addressed through a comprehensive, targeted evaluation. Once potential issues are identified, our specialists provide appropriate management strategies, resources, and referrals, as well as extensive parenting guidance to optimize a child’s ability to thrive in their family, community, and environment.

ColumbiaDoctors provides developmental-behavioral pediatrics services to patients in our primary care Ambulatory Care Network practices and to children discharged from the Neonatal ICU at NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital who are identified as being at high risk for developmental delay.