Highly trained clinicians at Riley Children’s Health care for infants and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including those who may have co-occurring emotional or behavioral concerns. Our specialists develop personalized treatment plans to ensure each child receives the care they need. We work in teams comprised of board certified physicians, psychologists, pediatric nurse practitioners, speech pathologists, dietitians, genetic counselors, social workers and other professionals. DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE
Specialized programs Complex Care Inpatient Service
Multidisciplinary team manages inpatient care for children with cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, feeding problems, Down syndrome and other chronic conditions. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Our psychologists provide PCIT to empower parents through coaching as they interact with their children using PRIDE (Praise, Reflection, Imitation, Description and Enjoyment) skills. Virtual Autism Assessments We provide two-hour virtual autism assessments—a research-based method of evaluating young children for autism from the comfort of their own homes. Spina Bifida Program Our multidisciplinary program now offers care coordination services to help families navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and ensure patients are meeting their goals.
The latest Down syndrome healthcare guidelines were written by Riley developmental medicine physicians, in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Professional organization affiliations MEMBER Parent-Child Interaction Therapy International Health Equity Task Force Brett A. Enneking, PsyD MEMBER Society for Developmental Pediatrics
Program distinctions
CO-DIVISION CHIEF Celanie K. Christensen, MD, MS, FAAP Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Neurology, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Christensen on Doximity.
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■ Five physicians board certified in neuro- developmental disabilities; one physician board certified in developmental-behavioral pediatrics ■ Home to the only psychologist in Indiana trained in the Early Start Denver Model behavioral therapy program for children with autism ■ Three psychologists certified in perinatal mental health; three psychologists trained in parent-child interaction therapy
■ Home to one of only eight neurodevelopmental disabilities residency training programs worldwide
Autism Special Interest Group Rebecca H. McNally, PhD, HSPP MEMBER
Leading-edge technologies We offer the latest genetic testing, including exome and genome sequencing. We have genetic counselors embedded within our division and collaborate with Riley Medical and Molecular Genetics.
CO-DIVISION CHIEF Angela M. Tomlin, PhD, HSPP Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Tomlin on Doximity.
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Genetics Rare Disease Working Group Celanie K. Christensen, MD, MS, FAAP IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Marilyn J. Bull, MD
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Pediatrics: May 2022 Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology: November 2022 Education and Employment as Young Adults Living with Spina Bifida Transition to Adulthood in the USA: A Study of the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders: May 2022 Provider and Caregiver Satisfaction with Telehealth Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: August 2022 Systematic Review: Emotion Dysregulation in Syndromic Causes of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
17 board certified physicians
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Leadership in training and education ■ IU School of Medicine Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program ■ Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) ■ IU School of Medicine Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency Program
Developmental Medicine Outpatient Visits: 2020 – 2022
Developmental Medicine has a registry and database that supports a robust research program focused on improving care and increasing understanding of the patients we care for at Riley Children’s.
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Annual Report 2022 – 2023
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