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
Developmental Medicine has a registry and database that support a robust research program focused on improving care and increasing understanding of the patients we care for at Riley Children’s. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT 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 Professional organization affiliations CO-CHAIR Parent-Child Interaction Therapy International Health Equity Task Force Brett A. Enneking, PsyD MEMBER Society for Developmental Pediatrics Autism Special Interest Group Rebecca H. McNally, PhD, HSPP MEMBER 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
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.
PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS
Specialized programs 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. Complex Care Inpatient Service Multidisciplinary team manages inpatient care for children with cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, feeding problems, Down syndrome and other chronic conditions.
■ Five physicians board certified in neurodevelopmental 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; four psychologists trained in parent-child interaction therapy ■ Home to one of only eight neurodevelopmental disabilities residency training programs worldwide
Virtual Autism Assessments We provide two-hour virtual autism
CO-DIVISION CHIEF Angela M. Tomlin, PhD, HSPP Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Tomlin on Doximity. 17 board certified physicians See full team member list >
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. Advanced technologies Riley Children’s offers 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.
Developmental Medicine Outpatient Visits: 2021 – 2023
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NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Selected among the top 10 change in practice articles by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatrics: August 2023 Diagnostic Accuracy of Primary Care Clinicians Across a Statewide System of Autism Evaluation Journal of Pediatric Urology: September 2023 Transitioning Young Adults With Spina Bifida: Challenges and Paths to Success American Journal of Medical Genetics: July 2023 Updated Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Pediatrics in Review: October 2023 Pancytopenia, Hepatomegaly, and Neurologic Abnormalities in Two Pediatric Patients
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The latest Down syndrome healthcare guidelines were written by Riley developmental medicine physicians in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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