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Children with developmental disorders may learn in unique ways, have physical challenges that are different from other children or have behavioral concerns that require special attention at home, school or in the community.

The Developmental Medicine team at Riley Children's provides support and services for your child and family. We address the needs of infants, toddlers, children and adolescents through inpatient services for acute medical care, consultation services and a variety of outpatient-based programs.

The Riley Developmental Medicine team offers a variety of clinical services:

  • Medical Evaluations
  • Feeding Team Evaluations
  • Genetic Counseling Services
  • Psychology Consultations, Testing and Counseling Services

Our Expertise

Our Expertise

Our team is one of the most extensive programs of its kind in the country. Our goal is to provide professional care and support for all children with developmental disabilities.

Our highly-skilled specialists will work with you to determine your child's needs and develop a unique and total care plan. Our specialists include:

  • Physicians with specializations in:
    • Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
    • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Medical & Molecular Genetics
  • Clinical and School Psychologists specializing in:
    • Early Start Denver Model
    • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
    • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Pediatric and Family Medicine Nurse Practitioners
  • Genetic Counselors
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech Therapists
  • Dietitians
  • Social Workers

We provide a complete plan of care individualized for each child and family to help your child develop to their fullest potential. Our team also works with parents and other caregivers to educate and train them on handling various situations that may arise when caring for a child with a developmental disorder.

Conditions & Services

Conditions Treated

Our pediatric specialists provide patient- and family-centered care for most related conditions. The links below provide more specific information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

  • Anxiety
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Chromosomal Abnormalities
  • Developmental Delay
  • Disruptive Behavior
  • Down Syndrome
  • Feeding Problems
  • Intellectual & Cognitive Disability
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Prematurity
  • Spina Bifida
  • Voice & Speech Conditions

Services Offered

We offer a number of different Developmental Medicine services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our department.

  • Complex Care Inpatient
  • Pediatric Genetic Counseling

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Tanya M. Abraham, MD

4.2 out of 5 stars

(88 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.4846
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Billy E. Beechler, MD

4.5 out of 5 stars

(120 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Child Development

317.944.8167
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Sarah A. Brown, PsyD, HSPP

4.8 out of 5 stars

(52 ratings)

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Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.4846
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Marilyn J. Bull, MD

4.5 out of 5 stars

(89 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

317.944.4846
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Celanie K. Christensen, MD, MS,FAAP

4.8 out of 5 stars

(143 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology

317.944.4846
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Akaber Y. Elkhamra, MD, FAAP

4.7 out of 5 stars

(300 ratings)

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Pediatrics

317.217.3120
Devonne A. Elkins, MD profile image
Devonne A. Elkins, MD

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.4846
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Brett A. Enneking, PsyD

4.8 out of 5 stars

(33 ratings)

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Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.8167
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Deborah K. Hamby, MD

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.4846
Elesia N. Hines, PsyD, HSPP profile image
Elesia N. Hines, PsyD, HSPP

Child Development

317.944.8167
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Jordan C. Huskins, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

(129 ratings)

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Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.2716
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Abigail F. Klemsz, MD

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.4846
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Henry R. Knouse, DO

Hospitalist, Pediatrics

Steven M. Koch, PhD, HSPP profile image
Steven M. Koch, PhD, HSPP

Child Development

317.944.8167
Evangeline C. Kurtz-Nelson, PhD profile image
Evangeline C. Kurtz-Nelson, PhD

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.4846
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Bryan M. Leber, MD

4.7 out of 5 stars

(296 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Pediatrics

317.865.6600
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Carolyn L. Lytle, MD

4.9 out of 5 stars

(48 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.4846
Rebecca H. McNally Keehn, PhD, HSPP profile image
Rebecca H. McNally Keehn, PhD, HSPP

Child Development

317.944.8167
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Matthew A. Miller, MD

4.7 out of 5 stars

(116 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Child Development

317.944.8167
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Joseph O. O'Neil, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

(56 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

317.944.4846
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Sadie M. Puffer, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

(306 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

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Pediatrics

317.890.5552
Christine M. Raches, PsyD, HSPP, BCBA, IMH-E profile image
Christine M. Raches, PsyD, HSPP, BCBA, IMH-E

Child Development

317.944.8167
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Maura L. Rouse, PsyD

4.8 out of 5 stars

(58 ratings)

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Child Development

317.944.8167
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Jerry L. Rushton, MD

4.9 out of 5 stars

(169 ratings)

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Pediatrics

317.944.2801
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Tybytha D. Ryan Lengacher, PhD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

317.944.4846
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Angela M. Tomlin, PhD

Child Development

317.944.8167

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Department Forms & Resources

Department Forms & Resources

The Riley Developmental Medicine provides the following forms for parents, healthcare providers and personnel.

Forms

  • Consultation Request Form (Riley Children's Health) 234.186 KB

    Referring providers should fill out this form and fax it to our dedicated referral fax line at 317.944.9760.

Related Programs & Departments

Related Programs & Departments

We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related programs & departments.

  • Pediatric Audiology & Speech Pathology
  • Cerebral Palsy Program
  • Cleft & Craniofacial Anomalies Program
  • Down Syndrome Program
  • Feeding Program
  • International Adoption Program
  • Medical & Molecular Genetics
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Spina Bifida Program

Health Professionals

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The Riley Developmental Medicine team works closely with referring providers, keeping them informed of each patient's progress at every step. We advise the referring provider of the patient's progress with each visit and the overall plan and treatment goals.

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Research

Riley Developmental Medicine is dedicated to improving care for children with developmental disabilities through research. Our team researches many aspects of child developmental health. This research includes improving the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders, screening for developmental delays in young children and promoting healthy social and emotional development. Families will have the opportunity to enroll in a data registry to participate in various studies.

Education

Riley Developmental Medicine provides graduate-level education for healthcare and education professionals, psychologists, speech therapists, social workers, family members, and self-advocate learners. Click the links below to learn more about our programs.

Education Resources:
  • Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND)
  • Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency Training Program
  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program
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