Get expert answers, clear guidance and ongoing support for children with autism, developmental delays and other developmental disorders.
When you have concerns about your child's development, it can be hard to know where to turn. You may be looking for answers, a diagnosis or a plan for what comes next. Our team is here to help.
Our division specializes in evaluating and caring for children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities and genetic or complex medical conditions that impact a child’s development. We provide comprehensive evaluations, ongoing medical care and support tailored to each child's strengths and needs.
Each year, our team cares for nearly 11,000 children, providing over 25,000 outpatient visits. Our developmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and partners in psychology, speech-language pathology and occupational and physical therapy work together to help children succeed at home, in school and in their community.
Our division includes globally recognized experts in the field of developmental and behavioral pediatrics who specialize in areas such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Down syndrome. We provide care to children and families every day, while also advancing research, training the next generation of developmental disabilities professionals and providing community outreach and advocacy.
Cincinnati Children's is recognized among the Top 50 pediatric and adolescent behavioral health programs in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report 2026–2027 Best Children's Hospitals rankings. All 50 recognized programs are honored equally without assigned numerical rankings.
Children have access to specialized services that address a wide range of developmental needs. These include:
We also have an Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) program for preschool children with autism that builds communication, learning and adaptive skills during that important stage of development, along with DEMO, an early elementary school program for children with autism that provides behavioral and academic supports.
Our multi-disciplinary teams support collaboration and coordination of care between medical, behavioral and allied health professionals with expertise in caring for children with developmental delays and disorders. Additionally, our approach to care includes partnerships with specialists in gastroenterology, genetics, rehabilitation medicine, neurology and psychiatry with the goal of helping each child reach their full potential at home, in school and throughout their community. This allows families to access services along one coordinated health system.
No two children develop the same way. That's why we create personalized care plans based on each child's unique strengths and needs.
Our team works closely with families to recommend therapies, medical treatments, and educational and community supports that fit their situation. We work closely with our Family Advisory Council who co-design and help us refine our clinical services, resources, and community outreach and education efforts.
We help parents understand their child's diagnoses and make informed decisions about care. We also support teens and young adults with developmental disabilities as they prepare to transition to adult healthcare services.
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