Developmental & Behavioral

Developmental and behavioral pediatricians are medical doctors who have special training to help children with developmental and behavioral issues.This can include diagnosing and managing conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which affects how a child communicates and interacts with others, or ADHD, which makes it hard for a child to pay attention and stay focused. It also covers learning disabilities, which can make school challenging, and developmental delays, where a child might take longer than expected to learn skills such as talking, walking, or playing with others.