CHKD Developmental Pediatrics

CHKD Developmental Pediatrics is a pediatric clinic in Norfolk, VA, located at 301 Riverview Ave. The practice functions as a designated Child Development Center through the Virginia Department of Health, specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of children with developmental disabilities. The team provides developmental evaluations for patients from birth through adolescence. Conditions treated include autism spectrum disorders, birth defects, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, learning and attention disorders, sensory and language disorders, spina bifida, and the medical management of behavioral problems in developmentally delayed children. Each treatment plan is tailored to the child's unique needs, potentially involving consultation with a developmental pediatrician, lab tests, or other services based on the assessment. The clinic does not provide counseling services. For children under six years of age with behavioral problems such as ADHD, the initial approach is a referral for behavior therapy. Medication management is not initiated until there has been an appropriate trial of behavior therapy services, a policy aligned with national guidelines for treatment. New patient forms are available in English and Spanish, and the clinic utilizes the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale for parent and teacher input to support the diagnostic process.

The broader CHKD health system supports this practice with a range of rehabilitative services, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and specialty services such as aquatic therapy and video swallow studies. These therapeutic services are designed to help children gain or regain lost skills and maximize their potential. The clinic also offers cultural language services, including qualified interpreters and information in alternative formats, to assist families with limited proficiency in English or disabilities. CHKD Developmental Pediatrics holds a rating of 1.20 based on 16 reviews.