Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is a multidisciplinary group that specializes in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of children with developmental delays, autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
Approach
Our team believes in family-centered care, recognizing that the parents or guardians have a wealth of knowledge about their child’s development and are seen as an integral part of the care team. Every child is unique, and we strive to recognize the specific needs of your child and family.
Initial appointments may be with one of the following providers or team of providers:
- Developmental pediatrician
- Nurse practitioner/physician associate
- Psychologist
- Speech, occupational, and/or physical therapist *
*Please note we do not provide ongoing therapy services such as ABA therapy, speech therapy or occupational therapy, but we can provide you with referrals for these services.
Nationally-Ranked Care
Lurie Children's is nationally-ranked for pediatric and adolescent behavioral health by U.S.News & World Report.
Our Specialists
The entire staff is dedicated to evaluating and treating pediatric patients starting from infancy and before they enter school through adolescence. Our team has many years of experience and a great depth of knowledge about childhood development. Our specialists include:
- Board-certified developmental behavioral pediatricians
- Board-certified neurologists
- Physician associates
- Pediatric advanced nurse practitioners
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Speech therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Nurses
- Dedicated office staff
Our team works closely with all other Lurie Children’s specialists as needed, including close affiliations with the Divisions of Neonatology, Neurology, Genetics, Primary Care, Psychiatry, Audiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Epilepsy, Nutrition and Rehabilitative Services.
Our Locations
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000
Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center & Physician Office – Pediatrics in Uptown
4867 N. Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60640
312.227.2610
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center
25 N. Winfield Road
East Entrance
Winfield, Illinois 60190
630.933.6631
Lurie Children’s Outpatient Center in Austin (Opening Fall 2026)
5036 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60651
1.800.543.7362
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Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.