Child Development and Behavior

Pediatric Behavioral Health in New Jersey

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Between the ages of infancy and 21, children undergo drastic changes both physically and emotionally. Some children have a more difficult time adjusting to these changes and others, which can be hard on them and the parents who want to help them. Our Child Development and Behavior Program provides diagnosis, counseling, and treatment for children dealing with developmental disorders. With a medical staff that includes board-certified pediatricians, nurse coordinators, social workers, and child psychologists, we have the expertise you can trust to give your child the dedicated care and attention they need.

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What Is a Development/Behavioral Disorder?

Developmental and behavioral disorders come in many forms. Essentially, these conditions make it difficult for children to learn or socialize at the same rate as others their age. These disorders often stick with the child for their entire life and can make school life difficult, which is why many parents seek help from professionals. Our goal is to help children and their families understand the condition and develop strategies that will help them live happy, fulfilling lives.

Common development and behavioral disorders include:

Our Unique Approach to Treatment

There is no “cure” for developmental disorders, but they can be treated through counseling and behavioral therapy. We aim to do everything possible to give our patients an advantage in managing these conditions. Our comprehensive program involves:

  • Early intervention for infants up to 3 years old who have a high-risk medical condition that could result in a developmental disorder
  • Assessment and therapeutic treatments for children between the ages of 2 and 6 with behavioral or emotional difficulties
  • Follow-ups with the child’s school regarding special services they may require
  • Education and support groups for parents
  • Access to all subspecialties the child may need for treatment, including physical, occupational and speech therapy

Our pediatric services and children’s hospitals are renowned for their high standard of care and ability to speak with children in a medical setting.

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Patient Stories

  • Everyone at CSH made me feel like my opinions and concerns were being heard, they explained every step and gave us lessons to apply at home.

    Mekhi
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  • As a parent of a child with autism, it is extremely challenging sometimes. There are times when I think I got this, and then there are times I feel like I am new to all of this. I have learned so much about autism through my daughter's eyes, which I am ...

    Katie
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  • I once read that a mom of an autistic child has stress hormones comparable to soldiers in combat. I live with this high stress every day.

    Benjamin
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RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center
1691 U.S. Highway 9
CN 2025
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 914-1688
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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 322-5000
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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 926-7000
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Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 926-7000
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Jersey City Medical Center
355 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-2000
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The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at RWJUH
200 Somerset Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 828-3000
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The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center
300 2nd Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 923-7250
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