24 Results forPediatric Developmental Behavioral Health Doctors near Philadelphia, PA
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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 24 specialists practicing Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics in Philadelphia, PA with an overall average rating of 3.1 stars. There are 16 hospitals near Philadelphia, PA with affiliated Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics specialists, including Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell.
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Dr. Eric Berger, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics2365 E York StPhiladelphia, PA 191252.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Nandini Iyengar, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics101 E Olney Ave Ste 400Philadelphia, PA 191202.0 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Patty Huang, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Lana Schapiro, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 191045.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Rebecca Lane, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 191045.1 miles awayDr. Hillary Kruger, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Carissa Jackel, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Kate Wallis, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Mary Pipan, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Amanda Bennett, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Kathryn Hurst, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Sandhyaa Iyengar, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics100 E Penn Sq Fl 9Philadelphia, PA 191074.2 miles awayDr. Daniela Ziskind, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics100 E Penn Sq Fl 9Philadelphia, PA 191074.2 miles awayDr. Alison Downes, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Emily Shabason, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Nathan Blum, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics100 E Penn Sq Fl 9Philadelphia, PA 191074.2 miles awayDr. Pooja Patel, OD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics1200 W Godfrey AvePhiladelphia, PA 191412.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Allison Ellzey, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 191045.1 miles awayDr. Luisa Cala Cala, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics160 E Erie AvePhila, PA 191340.4 miles awayDr. Mariko Nakanishi, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics100 N 20th St Ste 301Philadelphia, PA 191034.1 miles awayDr. Samar Hamdan, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market St Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Marisa Toomey, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3550 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 191044.8 miles awayDr. Anna Baumgaertel, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3401 Civic Center BlvdPhila, PA 191045.2 miles away