Children, adolescents and young adults with emotional or behavioral difficulties can find the help they need at University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview.

One of the first of its kind, our Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Program offers diagnosis of and treatment for a wide range of conditions. As one of the first Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics programs to be nationally accredited, we offer the expertise of a world-renowned behavioral pediatrics program in an environment that supports children and their family members.

Children with conditions including ADHD and related disorders, autism, Tourette’s Disorder and various behavioral conditions such as sleep-cycle problems, nail biting, headaches and a wide array of habit disorders receive leading-edge care from experienced experts at the Pediatric Specialty Clinic. Common conditions treated include disorders of elimination (bedwetting, soiling), anxiety, depression, recurrent pain problems and adjustment problems.

We also collaborate with colleagues in the integrated KDWB Pediatrics Family Center, including the STAR Center for Family Health, the Pediatric Psychology Group and the U Special Kids Program, which coordinates care and advocates for children with complex medical conditions.

Conditions We Treat

• Anxiety & Mood Disorders
• Bed Wetting
  -Alarms
  -Overview: brief parent version
  -Overview: complete parent version
  -Overview: teen version
  -Resource list
• Behavior Problems
• Chronic Illness
• Adjustment & Coping
• Constipation & Soiling
• Depression
  -Resource list
• Divorce Adjustment
  -Effects on children (by age)
  -Resource list
  -Helping children cope
  -Single parenting
• Developmental Health
• Family Problems
• Fears
• Habits
• Tics, Obsessive/Compulsive, Tourette’s Behaviors
• Mood Disorders
• Obesity
• Pain
• Acute or Chronic
• School Problems
• Sleep Disorders
• Toilet Training Problems
  -Basics
  -Prevention of problems
  -Resistance or refusal
  -Resource list
• Transition of Young Adult Patients

Services and Treatments We Offer

• Assessment
• Child and Family Counseling
• Computerized Biofeedback Training
• Medical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
• Relaxation and Mental Imagery Training
• Medication

Research Activities

Studies on the following topics are currently underway.

• Self-Regulation Abilities (Cyberphysiology)

Providers
Our physicians are dedicated to expert and compassionate care, research that improves the health of all children, and education of the next generation of pediatricians.

Department Achievements

One of the first Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics programs to be nationally accredited.

For Medical Professionals
More information is available at:
University of Minnesota Medical School