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Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Virtual Visits Available

We are open and offering all evaluations and visits
by telehealth.

  • We continue to accept new referrals for those ages 0-5 years of age, and we’re prioritizing those for new evaluation for Autism.
  • We’re also prioritizing those younger than 3 years of age with Autism concerns, and those referred through the RITA-T fast track.
  • We’re accepting new Growth and Nutrition Clinic referrals, and new Toileting Clinic referrals.
  • We continue to hold off on new school-age referrals until we process our current referrals. We’re considering internal referrals on a case-by-case basis.
  • We’re also offering a parent support group for those with children with ASD younger than 5 years, and social skills groups for children with ASD ages 8-12 years old.

All intake forms and referrals are available on this website. Please complete, scan and email to: PediDBP@umassmemorial.org. We also accept referrals via email: PediDBP@umassmemorial.org.

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) evaluates infants, toddlers, children and adolescents through 18 years of age with a variety of developmental and behavioral concerns. (For children over 6 years of age, please see information at the bottom of the page regarding school-age referrals.):

  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Communication delays
  • Developmental delays
  • Speech and language delays
  • Social difficulties
  • Growth and nutrition problems
  • Anxiety in young children
  • Bedwetting and toilet training resistance

We see patients at the University Campus in Worcester and the satellite clinic at UMass Memorial Medical Group at Northborough Crossing in Northborough. Referral and intake forms are available below. You can complete them as indicated and mail them to:

Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Suite S4-301
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

You can call us at 774-442-3028 or fax to 774-455-4229.

Specialty Clinics

Toileting Clinic – For children under 9 years of age who are resistant to toilet training for stool (encopresis) and/or urine (daytime enuresis). Children and teens with nighttime bedwetting issues are seen at any age.

Please complete Toileting Clinic questionnaire and mail to us for review. 

Child Anxiety Clinic – For children under 11 years of age. Our experts will use therapeutic methods consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help your child. Types of problems include general fears, phobias, social anxiety, mutism, separation issues, etc.

Please complete DPB Anxiety Clinic questionnaire and mail to us for review. 

Growth and Nutrition Clinic – For children birth to 6 years old who are losing weight, have a very slow weight gain or are failing to thrive. This is a multidisciplinary clinic that includes child psychology, pediatric nutrition, social work, nurse case manager, and is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 

Growth and Nutrition Intake Form.

NICU Follow-Up Clinic – High-risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates from the UMass Memorial NICU are evaluated and followed up to 3 years of age. Clinic staffed by child psychologist, developmental and behavioral pediatrician and physical therapist.

Developmental and Behavioral Clinics

Zero-to-Three Program – We provide diagnostic evaluations for children birth to 36 months of age with concerns of:

  • Autism spectrum disorders – in addition to clinical evaluations, our team is developing a new interactive screening test (RITA-T) to identify autism spectrum disorders in toddlers earlier and we are working with community providers and early intervention programs to develop models for early identification
  • Behavioral problems
  • Developmental delays, including language, motor, cognitive and global developmental delays
  • Developmental delays, related to genetic syndromes

Three-to-Five Program – We provide diagnostic evaluations for children 37 months of age to 5 years of age with concerns of:

  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Behavioral problems (e.g., aggression, hyperactivity) probably secondary to Developmental delays and/or Autism
  • Developmental delays: language, motor, cognitive and global developmental delays
  • Difficulties with social interactions
  • Developmental delays, related to genetic syndromes.

School-Age Program – We provide diagnostic evaluations for children between 6 and 18 years of age with concerns of: 

  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Difficulties with social interactions
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Developmental delays, related to genetic syndromes.

NOTE: Referrals into the school-age developmental program (for undiagnosed children ages 6 through 18) are temporarily closed until further notice.

Until that time, see the list below that includes available resources and proactive steps you can take. We continue to take all other referrals.

  • Request a school evaluation (education, psychology, speech and occupational therapy) for learning and educational concerns.
  • Request referrals for additional speech and occupational therapy services through your insurance for private speech and occupational therapy
  • Request referrals to neuropsychology for testing for cognitive, ADHD, and processing concerns. Some groups offer autism evaluations in older children as well.
  • If there are anxiety issues or mental health concerns for children older than 10 years of age, request a referral to psychiatry or MCPAP if an urgent medication consultation is needed.
  • If you have behavioral concerns about your school-age child (6 to 18 years old), request an assessment for ADHD and use suggested referrals above. You can also request a referral for counseling in your area.

See our full list of resources.

 

Additional Information

DBP Resources

Frequently Asked Questions about DBP Referrals and Process

General Intake Form and Questionnaires

RITA-T Intake Form

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