Developmental Pediatrics
Advocate Children's Hospital Pediatric Development Center
Developmental Pediatrics · Park Ridge, IL
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Focus
autism diagnosis ADHD developmental delay neurodevelopmental
Area
Park Ridge, IL
Description
Developmental pediatrics center offering medical diagnostic evaluations for autism, developmental delay, and attention/behavioral concerns for children birth to age 18.
What this developmental pediatric offers
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The Pediatric Development Center at Advocate Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric developmental programs in Illinois, providing multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and treatment for children from birth through age 18 with developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
Leadership
James Weedon, MD — Division Director for Developmental Pediatrics, Park Ridge
Sarah C. Bauer, MD, MS — Site Medical Director, Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrician, Illinois Masonic
Amy Francis, DO — Site Director of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Training Program, Park Ridge
Clinicians
Lauren Lindle, MD — Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrician, Oak Lawn
Lori N. Osborne, PhD — Program Manager, Illinois Masonic
Laura Mulford Jaramillo, PhD — Program Manager, Illinois Masonic
Kathleen Ares, PsyD — Psychologist, Oak Lawn
Jennifer Palmer, PsyD — Psychologist, Park Ridge
Jennifer Miller, PsyD — Psychologist, Park Ridge
Jonna Gattuso, PsyD — Psychologist, Illinois Masonic
Meagan Hauser, PsyD — Psychologist, Illinois Masonic
Leah Marks, PhD, NCSP — Psychologist, Illinois Masonic
Marissa Pollmann, PsyD — Psychologist, Illinois Masonic
Lindsay Wargelin, MSN, CPNP-PC — Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Park Ridge
Holly Smith, LCSW — Operations Manager, Park Ridge
Kathryn Deisinger O'Flaherty, MHA — Operations Manager, Oak Lawn
Sam Cebular, LCSW — Operations Manager, Illinois Masonic
Populations served
Children with autism spectrum disorder Children with ADHD Children with intellectual disability Children with Down syndrome Children with genetic disorders Children with learning disabilities Children with behavioral and emotional challenges Children with communication difficulties Children with sensory regulation issues Children with anxiety and mood disorders Children with sleep and eating challenges Children with developmental delays
Ages
Birth to 18 years
On-site therapies
Speech and language therapy Occupational therapy Physical therapy Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Behavioral therapy Parent training Social work services Family-focused therapeutic treatment
Services
Medical diagnostic evaluations Socialization and executive functioning groups School consultation Sibling support Community-based primary care coordination (ECHO Autism)
Programs
Behavioral Psychology Program Autism Program ECHO Autism
Languages
Spanish Arabic Chinese French 20+ languages available
Phone
773-296-7340
Highlights
Described as one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric developmental programs in Illinois, operating across three locations (Park Ridge, Oak Lawn, and Chicago Illinois Masonic).
Approach
Family-centered program emphasizing family involvement, empowering independence, and supporting each child's strengths and abilities.
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What to look for in a developmental pediatric
- Board certification in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- Wait time for an evaluation — often long, so ask early
- Whether they do formal autism diagnostic evaluations
- How they coordinate with therapy and school