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CT Center for Developmental Pediatrics

The CT Center for Developmental Pediatrics is a multi-specialty group of developmental-behavioral pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and behavior analysts dedicated to fostering a collaborative, family-centered partnership with parents. We work with families to promote the developmental, behavioral, social, educational and emotional well-being of all children and youth .

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About us

OUR TEAM

We are a multidisciplinary team of board-certified professionals with regional and national presence, each with many years of expertise in caring for children with a range of differences and disabilities.

Carol Weitzman, M.D.

Specializes in all DBP care

Stephanie Kuhn, Ph.D., BCBA

Joseph Avni-Singer, M.D.

Elzbieta Jarzabek, Psy.D

Mariel Zeccola, APRN

Our Areas of Expertise

We conduct comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations to address a variety of children's developmental and behavioral concerns to ensure each child the best opportunity to reach their highest potential. This includes obtaining standardized questionnaires and talking with key people in a child's life including therapists, teachers, clinicians, etc.

We practice shared decision making and believe developing a strong alliance between with a family is essential to the success of any intervention.

In person and telemedicine visits for established patients are available to accommodate families busy lives.

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Some of the conditions we evaluate and treat include:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Anxiety and other social emotional issues
Developmental Delay particularly due to underlying genetic problems or prematurity
Intellectual Disability
Problems with sleep, toileting and feeding
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Issues related to adoption and foster care
Enuresis and encopresis
Developmental follow-up of preterm infants, children with complex congenital heart disease

We provide:

Comprehensive evaluations
Psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing
Psychopharmacological management
Psychotherapy including cognitive behavioral therapy
Ongoing follow-up and case management
Parent Education particularly around positive parenting and managing challenging behaviors
Educational advocacy
Functional behavioral assessment (FBA)
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Classroom management strategies
Inclusion strategies for students
Mindful breathing and relaxation
Executive functioning support
Consultation to school programs