Mission
The Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics promotes the well-being of ALL children as they grow and interact with the world. We work together to strengthen the child, family, and community. Our patient care, training, research and advocacy are guided by practices that are effective and focused on unique needs of every individual.
Vision
We strive to support families and communities in raising healthy, happy children. We work towards prevention of trauma and disparities and interventions that promote resilience and growth in children. We value the voices of those we seek to serve and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Section of DBP provides state and national leadership in clinical services, research, training, advocacy, and community support that is family-centered, evidence-based, and culturally congruent. We resolve to reflect on, develop, and adopt practices and policies that are inclusive and promote access and opportunity in all of our work.
About
The Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Section is housed jointly at the Child Study Center, an adjacent free-standing facility of the OU College of Medicine, and the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect located at Oklahoma Children's Hospital.
The Child Study Center (CSC) provides individual and interdisciplinary assessment and treatment programs for children with developmental disabilities, social and behavioral challenges, and emotional disorders.
In addition, staff provide services in the neonate, developmental delay, and meningomyelocele clinics at Oklahoma Children's Hospital and are available for consultation for inpatients.
The Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) was established in the Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, on the OU Health Sciences Center campus in 1992. The purpose of the CCAN is to organize the Health Sciences Center's efforts in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. CCAN directs research, program administration, clinical services, professional education, program development, and public education in the field of child maltreatment. CCAN provides outpatient psychological services to children, adolescents and families through several ongoing programs. Victims of child abuse and neglect, as well as their caregivers and/or siblings, can receive services.
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics faculty provide instruction to pediatric trainees, including fellows and residents. Current research projects in the section include projects on fetal drug and alcohol exposure, emotional trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
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