Comprehensive Care for Developmental and Behavioral Problems
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is a team of academic clinicians dedicated to providing exceptional specialty care at our main campus and satellite locations. We offer comprehensive consultation, evaluation, and treatment for children from birth through age 21 with developmental and behavioral concerns.
Our Team
- Developmental-behavioral pediatricians
- Psychologists and neuropsychologists
- Nurse practitioners
What We Do
Developmental-behavioral pediatricians are board-certified in General Pediatrics and Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. They have specialized training in diagnosing and managing developmental, learning, and behavioral disorders using a balanced approach that may include medication, behavioral strategies, parenting guidance, and school recommendations.
Our licensed psychologists and neuropsychologist provide assessments for autism spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Conditions We Treat
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Learning problems (intellectual disability, specific learning disability)
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Irritability and aggression
- Language delay
- Temper tantrums
- Sleep problems
Please note: New patients with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or suicidal depression should be referred to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Faculty
- Deborah Badawi, MD, Division Head
Associate Professor, Pediatrics - Joseph Cleary, PhD
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry - Kristyn N. Donohue, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Kimberly Hung, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Kathleen Kane, PsyD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Charina Reyes, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Nurse Practitioners
- Kathleen Breuninger, MPH, MSN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
- Jacqueline Rita Kelly, MSN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Educational Activities
- Medical Student Education
- Pediatric Resident Education
- Psychology externships
Contact Information
Division of Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrics
737 W. Lombard St., 1st Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Academic Office: 410-706-2300
Fax: 410-706-5770