Developmental-behavioral pediatrics is a subspecialty of
pediatrics that focuses on the normal processes of change in functional
domains, including motor skills, thinking, communication, social and
emotional functioning and behavior regulation. It also evaluates
and manages infants, children, adolescents, and youth at risk for
developmental and/or behavioral disorders, with developmental delays in
one or more functional domains, or with developmental and/or behavioral
disorders.
The
Maternal Child Health Bureau funds
9 Leadership in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Training Programs
to prepare fellows with not only clinical and research skills but also
leadership skills. These programs educate and mentor the next
generation of leaders in developmental-behavioral pediatrics who will
influence public policy and public health, train clinicians, contribute
new knowledge to the burgeoning field, and consult with educators and
policy makers. The projects are committed to honoring diversity
within our society and promoting inclusion of individuals with
disabilities in all aspects of community life. They train
health care leaders who have the capacity to develop programs,
services, and interventions within the cultural context and social
environments relevant to those being served.
Philosophy:
In accordance with the philosophy of MCHB training programs, these
developmental-behavioral pediatrics training programs aim to promote
comprehensive, coordinated, family centered, and culturally sensitive
systems of health care that serve the diverse needs of all families
within their communities.
About the DBP Web Site
This web site is a collaborative web site where Faculty and Fellows of the DBP Programs can communicate and disseminate information and resources.