Developmental Pediatrics

Children with developmental disorders require care and attention from people with special expertise in this field. At Sidra Medicine, our team of knowledgeable developmental pediatricians and therapists provide outpatient developmental assessments for children ages 0 to 18. Parents and families play an important role in a child’s development. Sidra Medicine Developmental Team will support you to help your child learn and grow to reach their very best potential.

Neurodevelopmental Conditions We Treat:

Developmental delay
Autism spectrum disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with learning difficulties
Learning difficulties
Intellectual disability
Down syndrome or other genetic disorders
Sensory impairments

The Developmental Pediatric Clinic provides services to children up to 14 years of age with developmental needs and their families. Children are referred to the DPC when parents or health and education professionals have concerns about their development. Our developmental pediatricians are responsible for assessing a child’s development and behavior and investigating possible reasons for the concerns presented. After that, they start developing a treatment plan customized to the child’s unique needs. We can also provide recommendations for what parents and teachers can do to help the child succeed in school and life.

Sidra Medicine's Developmental Pediatric Clinic

The Developmental Pediatric Clinic is an assessment center that provides services to children up to 14 years of age with developmental needs and their families. Children are referred to the DPC when parents or health and education professionals have concerns about their development.

The Team

The Developmental Pediatric (DP) team at Sidra Medicine is made up of healthcare professionals who work together to provide the best possible care for your child.

The Developmental Pediatric team members include the following:

Developmental Pediatrician
Physiotherapist
Speech and Language Pathology
Occupational Therapists
Child Life Specialist
Nurses
Social Worker
Care Coordinator

Assessment

When your child is referred to the DPC, you will be invited to the appointment. At the first visit your child will receive an assessment. The assessment will be performed by the doctor and different members of the DP team. Depending on your child's needs, you may see one or several of our team members. Each member of the team will take time to meet with your child, while the other members observe from another room.

At the visit you will have an opportunity to ask questions discuss your concerns. Please write down your questions and bring them to the appointment.

What happens after your child's assessment?

After the assessment is complete, members of the DP team will meet with you and your child to talk about their observations and how we can help your child do their best.

We will discuss and share with you information, ideas and tools on how to help your child at home. For some children, a follow-up visit will be needed to complete the assessment. If your child needs ongoing help, we will make a referral to the appropriate treatment services. We will also give you support and advice about other community activities that will benefit your child. Once all assessments are complete, you will receive a full written report.

Privacy

All developmental pediatric care and services are private. This means the DP team will not share personal health information to anyone other than doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers or other health and education care providers, without your knowledge and consent.

Feedback

At Sidra Medicine, we are committed to providing the highest standards of care and we welcome your feedback on the services we provide. Please ask a member of the DP team how you can share your feedback.