Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

During the developmental and behavioral pediatrics rotation at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, residents work closely with developmental pediatricians, psychologists, and psychiatrists. This program is designed to train residents to differentiate between normal and abnormal behavior, administer and interpret basic developmental screening tests, identify learning problems and developmental delays, provide anticipatory guidance for families with common concerns related to development, and manage certain psychological problems and child abuse. Residents will also be exposed to problems such as cerebral palsy, autism, learning, attention, and conduct disorders. They visit preschool, elementary, and special needs schools in the surrounding community to learn about school readiness and community education resources.