Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
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Akron Children's specialists have the training and expertise to evaluate and care for children with a developmental, learning or behavioral problem. We are dedicated to helping you to understand your child’s diagnosis, as well as identifying supports and resources to help them reach their potential.
About Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Our team includes developmental-behavioral pediatricians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and patient service representatives. We also work closely with other pediatric specialists as needed, such as child neurologists and psychologists, as well as with your child's schools, preschools and other agencies that support children with developmental care and education.
We diagnose and develop individual care plans for children with a range of developmental and behavioral problems, including
- Learning disorders
- Attention and behavioral disorders
- Tics, Tourette syndrome, and other habit disorders
- Delayed development in speech, language, motor skills and thinking ability
- Developmental disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders, etc.)
- Behavioral and developmental problems complicating the range of pediatric chronic illnesses (e.g., epilepsy, prematurity, genetic disorders, etc.)
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Akron
Akron Children's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, AkronConsidine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
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Department: 330-543-8050
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Boardman
Akron Children's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, BoardmanLeonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Appointments: 330-543-2778
Jessica Foster, MD, MPH, FAAP
Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; The Venner Family Endowed Chair in Autism; Medical Director, Family Child Learning Center; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Jacqueline Branch, MD, FAAP
Director, Dyslexia Clinic; Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician
Diane Langkamp, MD, MPH, FAAP
Director, Neonatal Follow-up Clinic and Down Syndrome Program; Program Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Daniel Smith, MD
Director, Myelomeningocele Clinic; Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician; Division leader, Quality Improvement Initiative
Kristen Stefanski, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician; Associate Program Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship
Sandra Bennett, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Pediatric Mental Health Specialist
Programs and Clinics
Conditions and Treatments:
ADHD, Oppositional-defiant behavior, Tics, Tics and Tourette, Tourette syndrome, Autism spectrum disorders, Tourettes, Autism, Developmental behavioral pediatrics, Learning disorders, Attention disorders, Behavioral disorders, Habit disorders, Delayed speech, Delayed language, Delayed motor skills, Developmental disabilities, Cerebral palsy, Intellectual disability, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program, Autism Diagnostic Clinic, Down Syndrome Program, Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic, Myelo Clinic
