We will soon begin repaving the main driveway outside the Yawkey, Menino, and Moakley buildings. Weather permitting, driveway closures are scheduled for the following weekends, from Friday at 8 p.m. through Sunday at 8 p.m., on the following dates: Sept. 19-21, Sept. 26-28, Oct. 17-19, and Oct. 24-26. 

Access Changes During Construction:

Pedestrian Access: Patients and visitors will be able to enter Moakley through the entrance on East Concord Street.    

Vehicle Access: Vehicular traffic should use the designated drop-off and pick-up area on East Concord Street or the 710 Albany Street Garage. Signage will indicate where metered parking has been blocked off to create a drop-off/pick-up zone (on E. Concord between Harrison and the Moakley side entrance). 

Learn more about our campus redesign. 

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Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

This program sees children from birth to 22 years with a variety of developmental and behavioral issues including developmental language delay, school challenges including ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, traumatic exposures and their impact, and more.

Visit the emergency room or call 911 if you feel your child is at risk of hurting themselves or others.

Our typical model of care is a 3-part consultation:

  • Visit 1 is a parent/guardian-only meeting to discuss the concerning history of the child/adolescent and to gather information from previous providers working with the family. This visit is typically virtual. For example: early intervention records, teacher information, prior testing, etc.
  • Visit 2 is an assessment/evaluation with the child. This visit is in person. This typically occurs after we have collected any prior testing information or evaluation forms.
  • Visit 3 is an appointment with the family to discuss diagnosis and recommendations. Ideally this is in person, but can be changed to telemedicine if necessary.

For appointments or more information, please call 617.414.4841.

Handout: Resources for Families Referred to DBP (PDF)

Thumbnail of 'Developmental Concerns' Handout Download our handout to learn about available resources for families who have developmental concerns and who are awaiting their initial meeting with Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics:

Contact Us

617.414.4841

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Specialty Clinics

Child Witness to Violence Project

The Child Witness to Violence Project (CWVP) provides free, specialized counseling, advocacy, and outreach services to support young children and their caregivers. CWVP works with children, ages birth to 8 years old, who have been exposed to domestic violence, community violence, or other potentially traumatic events. From within Boston Medical Center's Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, CWVP has provided therapy to thousands of children and their families since its inception in 1992. 

Programs and Services

Our Team

Developmental and Behavioral Health Team

Developmental and Behavioral Clinicians

Current Fellows

Rachel Vuolo, MD
Selcen Yaroglu Kazanci, MD

Referral Team

Katie Campbell

Sharon Nerboso

Grow Clinic

Child Protection

Elizabeth Egan, LCSW

Taneequa Fields, LCSW

Autism Program

Sara Bastin

Katie Campbell

Liz Ferriero

Alex Friedman

Maddy Goskoski

Hillary Hollis

Shari Krauss

Jacqueline McKendry

Comprehensive Care Program

Child Witness to Violence

Carmen Rosa Norona, LICSW, Ms. Ed., CEIS Clinical Coordinator of CWVP & Associate Director of ETTN

Stacy Normand, LICSW Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician Lead

Sarah Hacking, LMHC Clinician

Amalia Perla, LMHC Mental Health and Intake Clinician

Natalie Heywood, MA Clinician

Rory White, LCSW Marigold Clinical Fellow

Good Grief

Patient Resources

Handout: Resources for Families Referred to DBP (PDF)

Thumbnail of 'Developmental Concerns' HandoutDownload our handout to learn about available resources for families who have developmental concerns and who are awaiting their initial meeting with Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics:

Enrolling your Child in Early Intervention

Children younger than 3 years of age are eligible for services through Early Intervention. Please visit Family TIES of Massachusetts to find resources for an evaluation for your child. Parents can self-refer and providers will evaluate your child in the home or at a center in your area to provide therapy.

School Special Education Resources Packet for Parents and Caregivers

The following packet provides information for parents about the process to obtain an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for your child. Parents should provide a letter to their child’s school requesting an evaluation if they are concerned about their child’s progress. Concerns can also include speech and language delays.

Other Resources

The Massachusetts Center for Unexpected Infant and Child Death

Massachusetts Referral, Evaluation, and Eligibility Determination Guide

Provider Resources

More Resources

The Center for Excellence in Immigrant Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

The Center for Excellence in Immigrant Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (CEIIECMH) is an interdisciplinary program that aims to improve access to racially and socially equitable developmentally-, trauma-, and diversity-informed infant and early childhood mental health (IEMCH) services for pregnant individuals and children ages zero to five in undocumented and mixed-status immigrant families. 

In order to do this, we provide workforce support and development and work to influence systems change.

Learn More About Our Trainings and Work

DBP Newsletters

DBP and the Autism Program produce a regular newsletter with resources and information for families. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter as well as other occasional updates, please sign up here.

Archival issues of the DBP Newsletter can be found on our Autism Resources page.

Research Overview

Information about our current research is available via our annual research highlights:

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 2021 Research Highlights
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 2022 Research Highlights

Residency and Fellowship Information

The Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) training program offers clinical, academic, and advocacy training in the context of an urban setting. Our primary clinical training site is at Boston Medical Center, which is the largest safety-net hospital in New England and has a longstanding commitment to providing exceptional care without exception. Special emphasis is placed on the DBP issues facing families living in the inner city.

Learn More about Our Training Program

For general information about program or application materials, please contact:

Kristin Cordes
Fellowship Coordinator
617.414.3665
Kristin.Cordes@bmc.org

For program information, please contact:

Audrey Christiansen, MD, Program Director
Boston Medical Center
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
801 Massachusetts Avenue, 7th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
617.414.4841
audrey.christiansen@bmc.org