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Child Health and Development
When a child has trouble learning, speaking or acting, parents want answers and help.
Our child health and development services offer care to children and families who need evaluation, diagnosis and follow-up for such conditions as:
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Developmental delay or disability
- Fragile X syndrome
- Behavioral health problems
- Other special healthcare needs
Our child health and development services are a resource for families. Our focus is on diagnosing and treating children as well as educating parents to promote the well-being of the entire family. We want to work with you to develop a thorough understanding of your child's strengths and needs. Our goal is to accurately diagnose the problem, understand the reasons for it and recommend the most effective treatments.
To help accomplish this most effectively, we offer a number of specialty services.
Interdisciplinary team evaluations
Your child will receive a comprehensive evaluation by our interdisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate diagnosis. You can expect that you and your child will be treated with respect, your questions will be answered as completely as possible, and you will be provided with recommendations based on evaluations designed to fit your child's and family's needs. Your team may include the following professionals and/or trainees:
- Developmental pediatrician
- Dietitian
- Nurse practitioner
- Occupational therapist
- Physical therapist
- Psychologist
- Speech language pathologist
- Social worker
Services provided
To see a specialist, a physician referral and records are required. Call 913-588-1227 or request an appointment online.
Find a doctor
Doctors at The University of Kansas Health System are care providers and researchers at the forefront of new medical discoveries. From primary care to complex conditions, we offer hundreds of specialists.
Remote consultations may be available. Request a telehealth consultation by calling 913-588-2226.
Additional resources
The following websites can be helpful in your journey on how to best support your child and family.
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Medical home information page - Autism Society – The Heartland
- Autism Speaks
- Beach Center on Disability
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Developmental disabilities -
Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC)
Formerly Kansas Advocacy & Protective Services (KAPS) - Families Together
- Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (KCART)
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Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Infant toddler services
- Kansas Institute for Positive Behavior Support
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Kansas State Department of Education
Special education services - Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
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Missouri First Steps
Infant-toddler program - Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MO-FEAT)
- Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Autism - National Institutes of Mental Health
- UMKC Institute for Human Development Resource Center
Leading research and clinical trials
As part of one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, our care providers are committed to research and scientific discovery through the University of Kansas Medical Center. We can often include our patients in potentially lifesaving clinical trials and treatment options not available anywhere else.