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How can I make an appointment for my child?
All children must be referred to the pediatric center by their primary care physician. Click here for more infomation about the referral process.
How long is the waiting period for an appointment?
Once the primary care physician refers your child to the center, the wait time for an appointment is about eight to 12 weeks.
What is a developmental behavioral pediatrician?
If your child has a developmental, learning, or behavioral problem, a developmental behavioral pediatrician has the training and expertise to evaluate and care for your child. Developmental-behavioral pediatricians possess training and experience to consider, in their assessments and treatments, the medical and psychosocial aspects of children’s and adolescents’ developmental and behavioral problems.
Why is it important for a developmental behavioral pediatrician to be board certified?
To diagnose a developmental delay or disorder, a physician must be certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) in developmental behavioral pediatrics, which includes completing an intensive three-year fellowship in the field as well as passing a stringent board exam. The United States has fewer than 600 board certified developmental behavioral pediatricians, according to the ABP.
What developmental conditions does the center specialize in?
Please check out our list of developmental conditions we diagnosis and treat.
Why is it important for a child to be assessed as soon as possible?
Early detection of a developmental delay or disorder is critical. Research shows that identifying these conditions as early as possible improves a child's long-term outcomes. The sooner a child is diagnosed, the sooner professionals can intervene to help.
What medical professionals does the center feature?
In addition to the developmental behavioral pediatrician, the center features the following medical positions: pediatric psychologist, certified pediatric nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, speech and language pathologist, pediatric occupational therapist and pediatric physical therapist
How many children require services of a developmental behavioral pediatrician?
Approximately 16.4 percent of Tennessee children and 14 percent in Georgia have a special need that requires services of a board certified developmental behavioral pediatrician, according to a 2006 survey by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. The national average is 13.9 percent.
What region does the center primarily serve?
The center serves children who live in east Tennesee, north Georgia, west North Carolina and north Alabama.
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