Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Frequently Asked Questions

You will receive a call or MyChart message from our team stating your questionnaire was received. If you have not received a confirmation within two weeks, please call our office at 312.227.6720.

No, Lurie Children's DBP does not provide ongoing therapy services. Your DBP provider will help you understand the reason for your child’s delays, provide possible diagnoses, and identify therapies to help your child. You will be provided with referrals/scripts for the therapies recommended. Once you have a referral/script, you can then look for a therapy provider in your insurance network. 

We stand behind the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation.

• Acetaminophen is a common medication used to treat mild-to-moderate pain and reduce fevers by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body.
• Studies do not prove a causal link between the use of acetaminophen and autism in children or in pregnancy, and extensive research indicates there is no single root cause of autism.
• The medication is available over the counter and is safe for children when taken , or dosed , correctly and under the guidance of a child’s pediatrician. Children younger than 12 weeks of age should not be given acetaminophen unless instructed by their pediatrician.
• For children older than 6 months  experiencing a fever experiencing a fever, treatment with medications like acetaminophen may not be necessary unless they are uncomfortable or having difficulty drinking water or staying hydrated.
• Typically, acetaminophen can be given every 4 to 6 hours as needed for fever or pain, but children should not be given more than 4 doses in 24 hours, and it should not be used with any other medicine containing acetaminophen. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has called for a reduction in availability of medications that combine acetaminophen with other agents.
• Parents and caregivers should talk with their child's pediatrician if they have questions or concerns about what medications are appropriate for their children.

Please allow time for unexpected delays such as traffic, parking, lines at check-in, etc. We require you to be checked-in at our clinic reception desk 15 minutes prior to your appointment.  

Initial visits are typically 120 minutes.  

Please call 312.227.6720 to reschedule at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled appointment.  

Please call 877.924.8200 for assistance with billing/insurance questions 

We ask that at least one parent/guardian accompany the child to the visit, as this individual is likely able to give the most detailed history. Please do not bring siblings or other children, as this can create distractions during your child’s evaluation.  

While your regular pediatrician has generalized knowledge of child development, a developmental pediatrician has additional subspecialty training and expertise in identifying and managing disorders of development, learning, and behavior. 

Yes. Your child will continue to follow up with their general pediatrician for routine preventative case, vaccines, sick visits, etc. Your developmental provider does not replace your regular pediatrician.