Developmental Pediatrics is a Sub Specialty of Pediatrics and a branch of Medicine dealing with child development and the biological, behavioral and psychological changes taking place till puberty.

A Developmental Pediatrician commonly treats the following conditions:

Developmental Surveillance of High Risk Neonates; Developmental and Neurological Problems in Children; Global Developmental Delay; Speech and Language Delay; Cerebral Palsy; Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Scholastic Backwardness; Learning Disabilities; Vision Problems; Hearing Problems; Intellectual Disability; Behavioral Concerns; Anxiety and Depression in Children; Habit Disorders; Bedwetting and Soiling

Pediatric Assessments include Medical and Neurological Examinations to look for cause of the problem and presence of associated conditions; Psychological Assessments; Developmental Assessments; The Degree of Delay and Strengths and Weaknesses in the Child’s Development ; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment; Autism Assessment

Assessment; Diagnosis; Appropriate Referrals; Advice regarding appropriate therapy and Follow Up to review progress and effectiveness of therapy; Parental Counseling regarding the diagnosis