Norton Children’s Development Center, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, provides developmental-behavioral pediatrics care for children with a wide range of developmental or behavioral conditions.

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental-behavioral pediatric specialists diagnose, treat and provide insight into the unique needs of children with developmental disorders. Services are provided to help families gain a better understanding and appreciation of the child’s strengths and variabilities. The developmental-behavioral pediatrics team works closely with other specialists and agencies to provide comprehensive developmental care for neurodiverse children with special health care needs.

Conditions Developmental-Behavioral Specialists Treat

• Attention and behavioral disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and associated conditions
• Behavioral and developmental issues related to chronic illnesses
• General development and cognitive delays
• Developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and visual and hearing impairments
• Genetic conditions, including fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome and neurofibromatosis
• Learning differences, including dyslexia and school-related learning issues
• Tourette syndrome and other habit disorders
• Feeding disorder of oral-sensorimotor or behavioral origin

Developmental-Behavioral Specialty Clinics Include

• Fragile X Clinic
• WHAS Crusade Learning Differences Clinic
• Feeding Disorders Clinic
• WHAS Autism Biomedical Clinic