The Division of Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics is committed to the delivery of exemplary clinical care, to advancing research and to training future healthcare professionals.
The division provides comprehensive evaluation and management of children with behavioral and developmental problems. Faculty members in the division provide clinical services at the UC Irvine Child Development Center (CDC), CHOC Children’s Hospital and For OC Kids.
The CDC is a nationally recognized center of excellence in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related disorders of attention, behavior, and learning. The CDC delivers direct services to children and families in the form of two clinical programs: an outpatient diagnostic and treatment clinic and a year-round school-based day treatment program. Diagnostic evaluations include a medical assessment by a physician (pediatrician, neurologist or psychiatrist) and a behavioral assessment by a psychologist. Psychometric, neuropsychological and double-blind medication assessments are also offered in the clinic. Treatment services include management of medication, groups for parents to teach principles and techniques of behavior modification and groups for children to foster development of social skills
The day treatment program provides long-term intensive intervention (five hours a day in the classroom and one hour a day in small groups for social skills training to improve peer relationships). The faculty at CDC sees research as an essential component of the center's mission.
The division oversees CHOC/UC Irvine neurodevelopmental programs. These programs provide access to comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis, support, education and advocacy for children 0-5 who are at risk for or who evidence developmental, behavioral or learning problems. Program faculty and staff support families and health care providers and work with community partners to create a seamless network of developmental services. These programs are supported by the Children and Families Commission of Orange County and include CUIDAR for Attention and Learning, EDAC, For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center, and Help Me Grow.
Faculty:
Francis M. Crinella, PhD
Kimberley Dawn Lakes, PhD
Jean G. Gehricke, PhD
Marc A. Lerner, MD
Sabrina E. Brierley Schuck, PhD
Lisa A. Snider, MD
Robin Steinberg-Epstein, MD
James M. Swanson, PhD
Sharon B. Wigal, PhD
Tim L. Wigal, PhD
