Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Why choose Connecticut Children’s Developmental- Behavioral Pediatrics

At Connecticut Children’s, our developmental medicine specialists provide comprehensive and compassionate care for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges that range from the most common to rare. We specialize in serving patients with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), global developmental delay and intellectual disability, learning disorders and academic problems, and adaptive/functional behavior challenges.

Our Developmental-Behavioral Team

Connecticut Children’s developmental-behavioral pediatricians are dedicated to providing coordinated, comprehensive care and support to children and their families and to helping children achieve their fullest potential.

Meet Our Team

What to Expect Series

For many children and families, going to the hospital can be a stressful experience. To make your experience as pleasant and relaxed as possible, we’ve created special picture stories to teach your child what to expect.

View Picture Stories

Developmental Transition Program

Connecticut Children’s division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics offers a Transition to Adulthood with Developmental Supports Clinic for individuals with developmental-behavioral disabilities ages 15 to 26 years and their families.

The goal of the clinic is to educate patients and their caregivers on the myriad transition issues surrounding developmental-behavioral disabilities and to connect them to relevant community-based resources. This clinic is unique to Connecticut and rare to find elsewhere in the country.