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Comprehensive Services for Developmental
Delays offered by
Infants, children and adolescents who are experiencing developmental
delays can find supportive, comprehensive evaluation and treatment
through The Children’s Hospital Assessment
and Treatment Team (CHATT), at Children’s Hospital of New
Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The
medical staff also offers diagnosis and treatment in its Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Diagnostic Center.
The multidisciplinary team provides care for babies and youngsters
who have difficulty with:
- motor activities
- communication
- learning
- staying focused
- forming social relationships
“Our entire team is focused on helping children of all ages
with complex developmental and behavioral needs,” says Barbara
Caspi, Ph.D., program coordinator, psychologist and a New Jersey
Certified School Psychologist.
CHATT is also a resource for primary care physicians, high risk
follow-up program, case managers, care coordinators, day training
centers, child study teams and other community providers requiring
assistance in the assessment and management of these children.
Benefits of CHATT
Vinod Goyal, M.D. an experienced developmental
pediatrician provides evaluation and treatment for patients. Dr.
Goyal is the Medical Director of CHATT and has been a consultant
for developmental and behavioral pediatrics to several area hospitals,
Early Intervention Programs and school systems.
The multidisciplinary team also consists of nurses, psychologists,
physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, social
workers and nutritionists. This team approach also enables C.H.A.T.T.
to evaluate the child in an efficient manner in just two or three
sessions.
Children should be evaluated if they are having difficulty
with:
- Speaking to or understanding others
- Learning to read, write or remember information
- Running, walking or getting dressed
- Family or peer relationships
- Controlling impulsive or overactive behavior
A comprehensive individualized plan for treatment is created and
shared with the parents. Treatment options include referrals to
community resources, outpatient programs and school-based programs.
Counseling for parents and children is also provided. Most insurance
is accepted
For More Information
CHATT is located at 201 Lyons Avenue, The Children’s Hospital
of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Please call
for your appointment
at (973) 926-4544.
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