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.
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.
Doctors and
Locations
Doctors
4.3 out of 5 stars
(155 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyDevelopmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
317.944.4846
4.5 out of 5 stars
(127 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyChild Development
317.944.8167
4.8 out of 5 stars
(42 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyDevelopmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
317.944.4846
4.6 out of 5 stars
(92 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyDevelopmental - Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
317.944.4846
4.7 out of 5 stars
(115 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyNeurodevelopmental Disabilities, Pediatric Neurology
317.948.7450
4.7 out of 5 stars
(346 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyPediatrics
317.217.3120
4.8 out of 5 stars
(133 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyDevelopmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
317.944.2716
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatrics
317.944.2353
4.8 out of 5 stars
(321 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyPediatrics
317.865.6600
4.9 out of 5 stars
(50 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyDevelopmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
317.944.4846
4.8 out of 5 stars
(137 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyChild Development
317.944.8167
4.7 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.
Learn About SurveyDevelopmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
317.944.4846
4.8 out of 5 stars
(325 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyPediatrics
317.890.5552
4.6 out of 5 stars
(45 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyChild Development
317.944.8167
4.8 out of 5 stars
(179 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyPediatrics
317.944.2801
4.6 out of 5 stars
(41 ratings)
Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.
Learn About SurveyChild Development
317.944.8167
Department Forms & Resources
Department Forms & Resources
The Riley Developmental Medicine provides the following forms for parents, healthcare providers and personnel.
Forms
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Consultation Request Form (Riley Children's Health)
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.
Health Professionals
For Health Professionals
Refer A Patient
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.
Refer A PatientResearch
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.