Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Growing up is one of the hardest jobs we will ever have. And it's even harder if your brain isn't developing at the same speed as your friends and classmates. Or if your brain just works a little differently.
If you or your doctor suspects your child has a behavioral or developmental problem, our team of child psychiatrists, psychologists and nurse practitioners is brought in to diagnose and treat the problem with state-of-the-art techniques and testing.
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Patient appointments:
859-323-6211
Fax:
859-257-7706
Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday,
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Clinic location:
Kentucky Clinic
Second floor, Wing D
740 S. Limestone
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40536
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Some of the behavioral and psychological problems we treat are:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Autistic spectrum disorders
- Behavioral and school difficulties
- Enuresis and encopresis
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Feeding disorders
- Learning disabilities
- Tourette syndrome
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Emotional problems associated with a medical condition
Every child is thoroughly evaluated before a comprehensive treatment plan is developed. Treatment can involve medication, psychotherapy, family therapy and/or direction for educational treatments within the child's school.
Our team conducts a weekly clinic to assess children with delays in cognitive, motor and language development.
Our team conducts a weekly clinic to assess children referred by Fayette County Schools for attention deficit disorders.
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