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Developmental behavioral pediatrics

Developmental behavioral pediatricians at Dell Children’s provide comprehensive care for children with behavioral or developmental conditions.

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Developmental behavioral pediatrics at Dell Children's

Behavioral Health at Dell Children's Medical Center is ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report 2024-25..

Dell Children's Medical Center at Ascension Seton provides personalized and family-centered care for children with developmental, learning and behavioral conditions. Experienced developmental behavioral pediatricians at Dell Children’s specialize in the early diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of pediatric developmental and behavioral disorders that may cause a child to experience delays in learning and development.

Your child’s first appointment starts with a conversation between you, your child and your child’s doctor. Tell us your concerns and ask us your questions – big and small. We provide thorough evaluations, including comprehensive autism and neurodevelopmental assessments. We start with a diagnosis and work with you to create an individualized care plan that’s right for your child and family.

Comprehensive care for the whole child

If you are noticing changes in your child’s behavior or learning difficulties that concern you, talk with your child’s pediatrician as a first step. Your child’s doctor may recommend that you talk with a specialist in developmental behavioral pediatrics. At Dell Children’s, experienced developmental behavioral pediatricians diagnose, evaluate and treat children up to age 14. We use evidence-based medicine and therapies as part of our care plans and work with other specialists, depending on your child’s condition. We deliver personalized care plans for:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Depression
  • Developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia)
  • Learning and memory disorders
  • Speech and language disorders
  • Intellectual disability 
  • Developmental delay
  • Behavioral concerns related to neurodevelopmental conditions
Your child’s whole health – physical and emotional – is the focus of our care. So, if your child’s condition is more complex, have the peace of mind knowing your family is connected to the right pediatric specialists across Dell Children’s. Developmental behavioral pediatricians work closely with specialists in neurology, rehabilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, mental health, social work and more, including ongoing connection with your pediatrician. We collaborate as a multidisciplinary team to create a therapeutic care plan that’s right for your child.

Meet our care team

Nhung Tran, MD
Pediatrics

Natalie Cerda, MD
Pediatrics

Rene E. Bartos, MD
Pediatrics

Declan's story

Declan spent four months in the NICU before returning home with a long list of medical needs. Thanks to the care teams at Dell Children’s, Declan had immediate access to specialists that have helped him develop into the 6-year-old boy he is today.

Developmental behavioral pediatrics