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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 8 specialists practicing Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics in Rhode Island with an overall average rating of 5.0 stars. There are 2 hospitals in Rhode Island with affiliated Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics specialists, including Rhode Island Hospital and Newport Hospital.
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Dr. Jeannine Audet
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics75 Lambert Lind HwyWarwick, RI 02886Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Catherine Labiak-Maher, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics625 Main RdTiverton, RI 02878Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Ayesha Hasan, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903Dr. Pamela High, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903Edward Rush, LICSW
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics610 Wampanoag TrlRiverside, RI 02915Dr. Viren D'Sa, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics555 Prospect StPawtucket, RI 02860Dr. Yvette Yatchmink, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903Dr. Dalal Elsori, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903