Child Development Center

If you have concerns about your child’s development, the specialists at the Child Development Center at The Children's Regional Hospital are here to help. 

We partner with families to understand each child’s strengths and challenges and connect you with the services, evaluations, and resources that support long-term success.  

As a leading referral center in the region, we provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents. 

What We Evaluate 

Our team assess a wide range of developmental and behavioral areas, including: 

  • Developmental delays 
  • Learning disabilities 
  • Cognitive levels 
  • Speech and language disorders 
  • Emotional and behavioral challenges  
  • Gross and fine motor deficits. 

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Care 

Your child’s evaluation and treatment are guided by a team of experienced professionals working together to support all aspects of development. Our development physician collaborates with pediatric subspecialists, school psychologists, learning disabilities teacher consultants (LDTC), speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers. 

Our Services 

Based on your child’s individual needs, our team may recommend one or more of the following services: 

  • Licensed child study team evaluations 
  • Developmental assessment of infants 
  • Early intervention services 
  • Evaluation of preschool and school-age children 
  • ADHD program 
  • Spina bifida program 
  • Cerebral palsy program 
  • Play therapy, physical therapy, and speech and language therapy 
  • PKU (phenylketonuria) program 

Insurance and Payment Options  

Evaluation and therapy may be covered by private health care insurance or Medicaid. For eligible families, a sliding fee scale is also available to make care more affordable. 

Schedule an Appointment 

For an appointment with a child development and behavioral specialist, please call 800.8.COOPER (800.826.6737).