Developmental Pediatrics

Assessment and Treatment

Medical Assessment would incorporate various history taking tools, a physical, laboratory work, neurodevelopmental testing and developmental assessment.

Neurodevelopmental testing assesses the underlying functions of a child's attention, memory, language and other skills that are pertinent to academic performance and behavior. While no scores are given and the test is neither passed nor failed, the child's developmental functions are assessed in a criterion-based format that looks at the way they interact with each other and how they impact on developmental and behavioral functioning. A profile of a child's strengths and weaknesses emerges as a result of this testing format.

Developmental assessment consists of measures obtained from the child or adult, parents and school personnel, along with observations made through the course of the assessment in the office. Coupled with standardized testing and the neurodevelopmental approach as outlined above, a comprehensive description of the individual's unique profile emerges.

Treatment begins once an accurate and comprehensive diagnostic picture emerges. Now the prescription for a wide variety of therapeutic modalities can begin. Our integrative treatment philosophy fosters a team approach keeping the family central to all decision making.

A holistic orientation whereby the emotional, developmental, educational, family as well as medical needs are addressed in a coordinated and collaborative manner.

Our integrated treatment philosophy incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities. We place emphasis on developmental, educational and behavioral treatment.This may also include nutriceutical, pharmacological treatments.

We integrate the most appropriate treatments to best serve the individuals needs. 

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