Children's Hospital Los Angeles : Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Children's Hospital Los Angeles: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is a specialized institution located at 4650 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The hospital provides expert care for children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral issues, with a focus on the medical and psychosocial aspects of their problems. The developmental-behavioral pediatricians at the hospital work closely with families, schools, and other agencies to advocate for their patients and provide comprehensive diagnostic services and follow-up care.

The Boone Fetter Clinic at the hospital offers services for children and adolescents with concerns in neurodevelopment, behavior, attention, sensory processing, feeding difficulties, and social-emotional development. The clinic provides two pathways for care: DBP consultation or a multidisciplinary team approach for concerns related to autism. The hospital also offers a Community Mental Health Program for children of all ages with behavioral and feeding problems.

The Newborn Follow-Up Program at the hospital provides ongoing developmental and behavioral assessments for infants at high risk for developmental issues. The Audrey Hepburn CARES Center offers services for suspected victims of child maltreatment and their families.

The hospital's Division of General Pediatrics provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for children from birth through adolescence. The faculty at the hospital are involved in cutting-edge research networks such as DBPNet and ATN, and participate in research studies in various areas related to developmental and behavioral pediatrics.

The hospital offers a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship program, as well as postdoctoral training in clinical child psychology through the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Pediatric residents at Children's Hospital Los Angeles receive exceptional training by developmental-behavioral pediatricians in a nationally ranked hospital setting.

Overall, Children's Hospital Los Angeles: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is dedicated to providing interdisciplinary and family-centered care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. The hospital aims to promote systems change and prepare leaders in maternal and child health to serve children and families in California and beyond.