Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Virtual Visits AvailableWe are open and offering all evaluations and visits
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:
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Communication delays
- Developmental delays
- Speech and language delays
- Social difficulties
- Growth and nutrition problems
We see patients at the University Campus in Worcester. 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.
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.
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 Disorder – in addition to clinical evaluations, our team accepts referrals (RITA-T)
- 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.
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.
See our full list of resources. |
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions about DBP Referrals and Process