What is the definition or description of: developmental and behavioral pediatrics?

Knows how kids grow: Developmental pediatrics is special branch of pediatrics that deals with how kids normally and abnormally develop emotionally and with their skills, speech and learning. Is your child starting to talk at the right time? Is you 5 year old "wild child" more wild than other 5 year olds? Why isn't my toddler walking yet, etc. All pediatricians have some developmental training, some are expert trained.

Dev & Behavioral Ped: Developmental and behavioral pediatrics deals with evaluating, counselling and providing treatment of children, adolescents and their families with a wide range of developmental and behavioral difficulties, including learning disorders, adhd, odd, depression, anxiety, tics, tourette syndrome, developmental delay & disabilities, sleep disorders, bedwetting, soiling, cerebral palsy, autism, etc.

Pediatric specialist: Developmental/behavioral pediatricians specialize in children's mental health, with emphasis on behavioral issues such as ADHD.

"DB Pedes" = Pedia-: tric subspecialty, American Board of Pediatrics certified since 2002, though rooted in the '70's. Using a biopsychosocial model, we assess genetic, biological & environmental factors that keep a child from birth-18 yrs. from having typical development/academics, behavior & peer interaction. Treatment plans address medication management, behavioral & other therapy, educational & family supports

Speciality: Developmental&Behavior Pediatricians are trained to assess and treat medical and Psychological aspects of children's and adolescent developmental and behavior problems They are speciality trained in their speciality after finishing 3 years of General Pediatric Residency

More training: Behavioral/developmental pediatricians are pediatricians who have taken additional training to specialize in this area. They work closely with many children challenged with typical growth and development like Autism and behavioral problems like developmental delay and mental health issues.

Expertise: Pediatrician who has the experience and knowledge surpassing those who are general pediatricians and family practitioners to assist parents and their children regarding behavior, development, and educational concerns