Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
- Lorenzo Neo
- May 31, 2021
- 1 min read
Compiled and Reviewed by: Lorenzo Neo
What level of education is required to have this position?
One must attain a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Medicine such as Biology and Neuroscience. Other countries may consider any degree as long as the student can accomplish the required prerequisites for Medical School.
They must finish 4 years of Medical School (Sometimes, 5 years)
After finishing Medical School, one must enter 3-4 years of residency in Pediatrics.
After being board-certified in Pediatrics, one can start a subspecialty in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
What kind of work do they do?
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians specialize in children and adolescents who have Developmental and/or Behavioral Difficulties.
They mainly evaluate, counsel, and provide treatment.
In their assessments and treatments, they observe the patterns of children with medical and psychosocial aspects.
They promote developmental care.
They closely work with the families of the children.
How much is their salary?
Their salary plays around $150,000 to $170,000.
What are some of the more common cases they deal with? (diseases, procedures, etc.)
According to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, developmental disabilities are those which include visual and hearing disabilities, and mental retardation.
These include Autism Spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, etc.
Attention-Deficit Disorders are also attended to by DBPediatricians.
Other diseases/disorders that are tackled by DBPs are genetic.
Common treatment plans include: Parent Modification, Social-Emotional Skills, and Psychiatric Medication.
Any other relative data that needs to be included.
Aside from the parents, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians work closely with other Medical Professionals. They are Child Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, and Language and Speech Pathologists.
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