Dennis Developmental Center

Mission Statement: <spanstyle=”color: #000000″=””>The Dennis Developmental Center (DDC) is a clinical program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ Department of Pediatrics.  It specializes in the assessment of developmental conditions that result in delayed milestones, inability to communicate effectively, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, learning problems, and poor or atypical social interactions. Evaluation and therapy are also provided for families coping with the stress of chronic developmental disorders or chronic medical illnesses, and with grief and loss concerns.</spanstyle=”color:>

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Overview: The DDC coordinates the expertise of developmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, speech/language pathologists, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, psychological examiners and when indicated, other clinical specialists.

Clinical Diagnostic Assessment and Therapy Services include:

• Developmental Pediatric Clinics
• Interdisciplinary Team Assessment
• Autism Spectrum Disorders ClInic
• Developmental Medical Clinics
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Clinic
• Developmental Outreach Clinics

Pediatric Psychology Clinics include:

• Feeding Problems
• Behavioral Change and Emotional Support for Overweight Youth
• Coping with Chronic Illness
• Parenting and Behavior Management
• Social Behavior
• Bereavement and Loss
• GI Elimination Disorders

Diagnostic Evaluation Services include:

• Speech and Language Assessment
• Psychological Assessment
• Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation
• Learning Disability Testing

Age Groups Served: <spanstyle=”color: #000000″=””>0-13
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