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 necessitated.

For appointments or more information, please call 617.414.4841.

Contáctenos

801 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02119
7th Floor
Crosstown Center 617.414.4841

Monday, Wednesday Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00PM Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Clínicas Especializadas

Pequeños pasos

Baby Steps de la División de Pediatría del Desarrollo y del Comportamiento del Boston Medical Center ofrece evaluaciones del desarrollo y valoraciones nutricionales de recién nacidos prematuros o recién nacidos a término con ciclos neonatales complicados.

Baby Steps es una clínica multidisciplinaria con un pediatra del desarrollo y el comportamiento, terapeutas ocupacionales y dos dietistas. Además, contamos con un defensor de alcance familiar que vincula a las familias con los servicios y recursos comunitarios.

Proyecto Niño Testigo de Violencia

El Proyecto Niño Testigo de la Violencia (CWVP, por sus siglas en inglés) brinda servicios especializados gratuitos de asesoramiento, defensa y divulgación para apoyar a los niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. CWVP trabaja con niños, desde el nacimiento hasta los 8 años, que han estado expuestos a violencia doméstica, violencia comunitaria u otros eventos potencialmente traumáticos. Desde la División de Pediatría Conductual y del Desarrollo del Centro Médico de Boston, CWVP ha brindado terapia a miles de niños y sus familias desde su creación en 1992.

Buen programa de duelo

Las vacaciones pueden ser especialmente desafiantes para las familias en duelo: su pérdida puede verse amplificada por una temporada centrada en la familia y los amigos.

Grow Clinic

Grow Clinic for Children es una clínica de subespecialidad para pacientes ambulatorios en el Boston Medical Center que comenzó en 1984 para brindar servicios médicos, nutricionales, sociales y de desarrollo integral y asistencia dietética a los niños del área metropolitana de Boston referidos con Failure To Thrive (FTT) por su médico de atención primaria.

Pediatrics - Comprehensive Care Program (CCP)

The Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) at Boston Medical Center is a primary care pediatric program supporting families of children with chronic medical conditions or developmental disabilities, including “NICU graduates” – babies born prematurely (preemies) or with complex issues.

Programas y Servicios

SPARK Center

The SPARK Center at Boston Medical Center is site for specialty pediatric and maternal health programs. Nestled in Mattapan, the SPARK Center offers supportive services in a tranquil, welcoming environment.

Autism Program

The Autism Program assists and empowers individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and related disabilities through direct patient care and support, provider education, and community-based outreach. This unique Program fills a critical gap in existing community and hospital-based resources for families of children with autism because few programs are available in Boston for families with limited English proficiency.

Conditions We Treat

Our Team

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Team

Developmental and Behavioral Clinicians

Marilyn C Augustyn, MD

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician

Audrey K Christiansen, MD

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician

Rachel S Amgott, NP

Mei A Elansary, MD

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

Mary Ellen Killion, NP

Bridget Poznanski, PhD

Psychologist

Christina M Lazdowsky, NP

Arathi Reddy, DO

Arielle Spellun, MD

Pediatrician

Current Fellows

Sarah Canale, MD

Britany Weissman, MD

Rachel Vuolo, MD

Referral Team

Amirah Martinez

Alexandrine Dumont-Byron

Samantha DeJesus

Katie Campbell

Grow Clinic

Soukaina Adolphe, MD

Pediatrician

Deborah A Frank, MD

Megan T Sandel, MD

Pediatrician

Margot Tang, MD

Child Protection

Genevieve L Preer, MD

Pediatrician

Elizabeth Egan, LCSW

Taneequa Fields, LCSW

Autism Program

Lauren Bartolotti

Sara Bastin

Katie Campbell

Liz Ferriero

Alex Friedman

Maddy Goskoski

Hillary Hollis

Shari Krauss

Jacqueline McKendry

Belinda O'Hagan

Comprehensive Care Program

John S Maypole, MD

Pediatrician

Jodi K Wenger, MD

Pediatrician

Child Witness to Violence

Courtney Ann Bailey, LICSW

Greysha Berrios, MA

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician

Neena N McConnico, LMHC

Maureen A Patterson-Fede, LICSW

Mental Health Clinician

Katherine Thomas, LMHC

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

Maureen A Patterson-Fede, LICSW

Mental Health Clinician

Recursos del Paciente

Enrolling your Child in Early Intervention: Children less than three years of age are eligible for services through Early Intervention. Please visit https://www.massfamilyties.org/ 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.

Parent School Special Education Resource Packet: The following packet provides information for parents about the process to obtain an Individualized Education Plan for your child. Parents can provide a letter to the school requesting an evaluation if they are concerned about their child’s progress in school. Concerns can also include speech and language delays.
All Boston (and you!) Can Do For Your Child (ABCD) - English
All Boston (and you!) Can Do For Your Child (ABCD) - Spanish
All Boston (and you!) Can Do For Your Child (ABCD) - Haitian Creole
All Boston (and you!) Can Do For Your Child (ABCD) - Portuguese

Model of Care (Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)

An explanation of the three steps of our typical model of care

Breathing Exercises for Pre-K to Middle School Children

This video was designed to offer breathing and yoga exercises for pre-K to middle school children struggling with remote learning.

Recursos del Proveedor

Referrals to Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at BMC

This page provides all the information a provider will need to refer to the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics program at BMC.

Model of Care (Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)

An explanation of the three steps of our typical model of care

Supporting Patients While Waiting for Evaluation - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

The Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics program at BMC has high referral rates. While waiting, we have provided the following recommendations to support waiting patients.

Información Adicional

The Massachusetts Center for Unexpected Infant and Child Death

All Boston (and you!) Can Do For Your Child (ABCD) - English

All Boston (and you!) Can Do For Your Child (ABCD) - Spanish

All Boston (and you!) Can Do For Your Child (ABCD) - Haitian Creole

All Boston (and you!) Can Do For Your Child (ABCD) - Portuguese

Noticias del Departamento

EASE Clinic Improves Access to Special Education Support for Families

BOSTON – New research describes the Engagement and Access to Special Education (EASE) clinic at Boston Medical Center as a model to improve support for parents whose children require special…

Mar 14

Boston Medical Center Receives $10,000 Signature Grant From Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation For Autism

Boston, MA – Boston Medical Center is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.

Jan 26

Resumen de la Investigación

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

Información Sobre Residencia y Becas

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 long standing commitment to providing exceptional care without exception. Special emphasis is placed on the DBP issues families face 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:

Marilyn Augustyn, MD, Division Director & Program Director
Boston Medical Center
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
801 Massachusetts Avenue, 7th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
617.414.4841
augustyn@bu.edu