Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Donald A. Gardner Family Center for Developing Minds specializes in evaluating and treating children with developmental difficulties and related behavioral issues. This comprehensive, specialized program at Greenville Hospital System Children’s Hospital is one of the largest such centers in the country.

Our specialists provide consultations, evaluations, and management of the following conditions in children:

  •     Developmental delays (language, motor, cognitive, and social)
  •     Learning and school problems
  •     Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  •     Autism, Asperger Syndrome and pervasive development disorders
  •     Mental retardation
  •     Cerebral palsy
  •     Hearing and other sensory impairments

In addition, specialists treat children with developmental and behavioral challenges associated
with medical conditions including:

  • Prematurity
  • Genetic disorders (Down Syndrome, Fragile X)
  • Neurologic disorders
  • Feeding disorder
  • Chronic illnesses (HIV, sickle cell anemia)
  • Spina Bifida
  • Other unique developmental-behavioral challenges

The Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics only sees patients on referral from the child's primary care physician. This form must be completed by the referring physician's office.

Appointments to Children's Hospital Developmental & Behavioral pediatric specialists are made by physician referral only.

Download the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Referral form.

New patient packets may also be downloaded here.

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