FOR THE PHYSICIAN

We can help prevent that feeling of being in the dark about what services, treatments, or therapies are right for your patient. We develop a treatment plan that is right for the child – emotionally, physically and financially.

Dr. Udell‘s initial examination includes a thorough medical evaluation. Pertinent information about the present epidemic of developmental challenges includes attention to an infant’s gestation, a toddler’s developmental evaluation by a certified professional, or the detailed records of complex children. Finally, we meet to detail a plan for that unique child.

All information can be shared with the primary or consultative practitioners as requested.

FOR THE FAMILY

As a parent you know when something is “wrong” with your child but you don’t know what! It may be a lack of speech, a demonstration of a repetitive or aggressive behavior or a concern when developmental milestones are not being reached. You have many questions, but few answers.

Or are you a parent with a diagnosis for your child but you’re not seeing progress and you’re not sure you are doing all you can? The idea of dealing with a developmental delay or an autism spectrum disorder is overwhelming.

We can help prevent that feeling of being in the dark about what services, treatments or therapies are right for your child. We develop the treatment plan that is right for you: emotionally, physically and financially.

Dr. Udell’s initial examination takes you through a complete medical testing of your child. When it is necessary, a developmental evaluation by a certified speech pathologist and occupational or behavioral therapist. Finally, we come together at a meeting with the family to develop a plan designed especially for YOUR child.

All information is shared with your primary care pediatrician.
We help guide you through the process and find your child’s strengths for a productive future.

FOR EDUCATORS

Here is a letter from the mother of one of our patients:

“When my son was 3½ years old he was diagnosed with Autism. Had it not been for a brave and wonderful pre-school teacher who told me her thoughts, I may have spent several more years ignoring “the signs”. I say “brave” because if you are a teacher, administrator or an aide in a pre-school or nursery school setting, you know it is not easy to approach a parent with this information.”

Families may go into denial, get angry or even pull the child from school. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have heard parents remark, “they didn’t know how to handle my child”. Eventually, parents suspect, ADD (attention deficit disorder), ADHD, (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) or somewhere ‘on the spectrum’ (ASD – autism spectrum disorder). Thus, many children lose months and perhaps even years of proven treatments such as speech, occupational and behavioral therapy. Research indicates that a great many symptoms involving these developmental delays can be corrected rather than waiting until the primary school years to begin intervention.

It has been our mission to educate parents on these disorders and to provide this information to teachers and administrators as well. We believe that educators are in the best position to make an assessment and give preliminary advice to parents of children who may be at risk for developmental delay or other school difficulties.