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Learn more about Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Health Doctors
A developmental therapist (DT) is a healthcare provider who specializes in helping people with developmental delays, disabilities and challenges improve their cognitive, social, motor and functional skills. This includes walking, speaking, learning, playing, dressing, eating, working, and participating in hobbies. A DT helps patients of all ages adjust their environment and organize tasks to support their abilities.
A DT typically:
- Evaluates a patient's ability to perform developmental tasks and activities, and creates a customized treatment plan based on medical history, age, needs, and activity goals
- Performs home, school, and job site assessments
- Educates patients and teaches them the skills they need to participate in activities at home, school and work
- Recommends and provides training in the use of adaptive equipment, such as splints, bathing equipment, dressing devices, and ergonomic tools and utensils
- Provides support and guidance to family members, teachers, and other caregivers
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers, such as physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, doctors, psychologists, and social workers
A DT may also be known as a development therapist.
There are 6 specialists practicing Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics in Iowa with an overall average rating of 3.0 stars. There are 2 hospitals in Iowa with affiliated Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics specialists, including University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street.
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Dr. Andrea Porter, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics100 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242Dr. Dianne McBrien, MD
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Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242Dr. Lane Strathearn, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242Dr. Stephen Mandler, DO
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics925 Porter AveDes Moines, IA 50315Dr. Marcio Leyser, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics100 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242