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Akron Children's developmental and behavioral pediatric specialists have the training and expertise to evaluate and care for children with a developmental, learning or behavioral problem. We are dedicated to helping you to understand your child’s diagnosis, as well as identifying supports and resources to help them reach their potential.

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Appointments 330-543-2778

Department: 330-543-8050

About Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Our team includes developmental behavioral pediatricians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and patient service representatives. We also work closely with other pediatric specialists as needed, such as child neurologists and psychologists, as well as with your child's schools, preschools and other agencies that support children with developmental care and education.

We diagnose and develop individual care plans for children with a range of developmental and behavioral problems, including

  • Learning disorders
  • Attention and behavioral disorders
  • Tics, Tourette syndrome, and other habit disorders
  • Delayed development in speech, language, motor skills and thinking ability
  • Developmental disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders, etc.)
  • Behavioral and developmental problems complicating the range of pediatric chronic illnesses (e.g., epilepsy, prematurity, genetic disorders, etc.)

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Akron

Akron Children's Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Department: 330-543-8050

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Beachwood

Akron Children's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Beachwood
Akron Children's Health Center, Beachwood
3733 Park East Drive
Suite 230
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
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Hours

Monday : 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday : 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday : 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday : 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday : 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hours vary by provider and location. Please schedule online or call to make an appointment.

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Boardman

Akron Children's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

DEPARTMENT HEADS:
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Jessica Foster, MD, MPH, FAAP

Director, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics; The Venner Family Endowed Chair in Autism; Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

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PHYSICIANS/PROVIDERS:
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Jacqueline Branch, MD, FAAP

Director, Dyslexia Clinic; Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

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Nina Kuei, MD

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician

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Catherine Scherer, DO, FAAP

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

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Nicholas Skiviat, DO

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

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Daniel Smith, MD

Director, Myelomeningocele Clinic; Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Division leader, Quality Improvement Initiative

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Kristen Stefanski, MD

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Program Director, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship

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NURSE PRACTITIONERS/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS:
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Sandra Bennett, MSN, APRN-CNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Pediatric Mental Health Specialist

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OTHER PROVIDERS:

Samantha Konen, BSN, RN

Myelo Clinic Program Coordinator

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We offer a well-rounded developmental-behavioral fellowship program with robust experiences in clinical care, research, quality improvement and advocacy. Our 3-year program allows for the training of two physicians each year who are board certified or board eligible in pediatrics or pediatrics/internal medicine. Our focus is on providing exceptional education in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Conditions and Treatments:

ADHD, Oppositional-defiant behavior, Tics, Tics and Tourette, Tourette syndrome, Autism spectrum disorders, Tourettes, Autism, Developmental behavioral pediatrics, Learning disorders, Attention disorders, Behavioral disorders, Habit disorders, Delayed speech, Delayed language, Delayed motor skills, Developmental disabilities, Cerebral palsy, Intellectual disability, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program, Autism Diagnostic Clinic, Down Syndrome Program, Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic, Myelo Clinic

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