NASCAR STREET CLOSURES

Due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 5 - 6, and related events, there will be rolling street closures and traffic congestion June 19 - July 7.

Before your appointment, check the NASCAR website for the latest street closures. Bus routes may be affected. For current CTA and Metra schedules, visit TransitChicago and Metra. Navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps will reflect real-time closures

Please allow extra travel time. All hospital parking garages will remain open, though alternate routes may be needed.

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is a multidisciplinary group that specializes in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of children with developmental delaysautism, 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:

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.

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Make an Appointment

Please call 1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC) to initiate all referrals into the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. Prior to your appointment, we also encourage you to sign up for MyChart.

There may be a significant waiting period between when you are referred and when your initial appointment occurs. The current wait time for an initial appointment is currently around 14-16 months. Wait time can vary depending on the type of visit your child will need.

It is important to know that your child may be eligible for help now, even before your initial visit with our team.  Please see our recommendations for What to Do While Waiting to be Seen by a Developmental Provider

You can also find further options for support by visiting our Resources & Family Support page.

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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