Chair(s):
Renee Wachtel, MD, FAAP
Contact:
info@aapca1.org
The Committee on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is composed of AAP Fellows who are subspecialists with expertise in developmental and behavioral pediatrics or neurodevelopmental disabilities and primary care pediatricians. The Committee is dedicated to the optimal care and development of children with disabilities and special health care needs and to the support of their families. Children with special health care needs are those who have or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require health and related services beyond those required by children generally. Committee issues include early intervention, developmental screening, access to developmental and behavioral services, childhood behavior problems, physician education regarding developmental and behavioral screening and referral to resources, medication management of developmental and behaviorally related disorders, biopsychosocial issues, genetic disorders related to impairments in sensory function, development and behavior, and advocacy issues.
Newsletter Articles
- Screen Time Affects Child Development- Renee Wachtel, MD, FAAP, Chair, School Health and Behavioral & Developmental Committees May 2024
- ADHD Medication Shortages– Renee Wachtel, MD, FAAP, Chair, School Health and Behavioral & Developmental Committees April 2024
- Waiting Times for Autism Assesment– Renee Wachtel, MD, FAAP, Chair, School Health and Behavioral & Developmental Committees March 2024
- Exploring ADHD Medication Alternatives– Renee Wachtel, MD, FAAP, Chair, School Health and Behavioral & Developmental Committees January 2024