10 Results forPediatric Developmental Behavioral Health Doctors near Decatur, GA
Learn more about Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Health Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
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 10 specialists practicing Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics in Decatur, GA with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Decatur, GA with affiliated Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics specialists, including Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite, Stony Brook University Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital.
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Dr. Mark Moncino, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics3495 Piedmont Rd NE Bldg 9Atlanta, GA 303056.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeannie Visootsak, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics2165 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 300331.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics1920 Briarcliff Rd NeAtlanta, GA 303293.3 miles awayDr. Michelle Kanney, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics100 Woodruff Cir NeAtlanta, GA 303222.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Isadore Rubin, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics75 Piedmont Ave NE Ste 700Atlanta, GA 303035.1 miles awayDr. Laura Hanson, DC
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics4930 Long Island TerAtlanta, GA 303429.4 miles awayDr. Georgina Peacock, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics1600 Clifton Rd NeAtlanta, GA 303292.5 miles awayDr. Cierra Moss, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics1920 Briarcliff Rd NeAtlanta, GA 303293.3 miles awayKatina Ward, RN
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics2591 CANDLER RDDecatur, GA 300324.3 miles awayDr. Dennis O'Banion Jr, MD
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics1400 Tullie Rd NE Fl 4Atlanta, GA 303294.5 miles away