The UNC Center for Development and Learning is part of the UNC Healthcare System. Evaluation, consultation, and intervention services are provided in our outpatient clinic, both on interdisciplinary clinical teams and on smaller, one- or two-discipline consultations. Our patients typically include children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of developmental disabilities, as well as their families. Our current clinical teams include:
This team is composed of up to ten different disciplines, and serves children who have mental retardation or autism, and are experiencing difficulties in school or existing services have left significant questions unanswered. The team can provide diagnostic information, specialized testing, and recommendations designed to assist school personnel, therapists and family members to help the child learn and live better.
As opposed to an emphasis on test scores and diagnostic labels, this program uses a non-labeling approach with emphasis on neurodevelopmental functions, identification and strengthening of strengths and weaknesses, and clear, specific explanations of breakdowns in the learning process.
This team consists of pediatricians, speech and language pathologists, and psychologists who evaluate young children (birth to age 6) with low-incidence disabilities (i.e. visual and hearing impairments) and more common, but under diagnosed conditions (i.e. autism and mental health issues).
Educational consultations at the CDL are highly individualized, based on client needs. Experienced learning specialists assess academic difficulties and possible underlying causes. A 1-2 hour session includes demonstration of strategies, and an interpretive conference is provided for the parent (and child if appropriate) on the day of the visit. A comprehensive report includes a learning plan. Follow-up support is available, including school observations, IEP meetings, advocacy skills, and strategies instruction.
The NFRD program began to address the need to help children and their families understand the overall impact of rare genetic, neurological diseases. While the program initially focused on lysosomal storage disorders, it has now expanded to include over 20 rare inherited disorders. The NFRD is an interdisciplinary team committed to helping children and families with rare pediatric neurological conditions through evaluation, education, and intervention. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of children with rare disorders through innovative research and clinical interventions.
http://www.nfrd.cdl.unc.edu/about-us
This clinic provides multidisciplinary evaluation and follow-up of children and adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), which is a genetic disorder of chromosome 15 that is characterized by hyperphagia, hypotonia, hypogonadism, cognitive impairment, and difficult behaviors.
The Young Adult Program at the CDL targets 18-30 year old individuals who are struggling with career readiness, independent living, or post-secondary learning challenges. The interdisciplinary team consists of a psychologist, learning specialist, and vocational counselor. A comprehensive evaluation is followed by an interpretive conference to answer the referral questions and to provide guidance regarding job options, continuing education, and/or specialized support. An action plan is developed to address next steps.
This is a consultation with a developmental-behavioral pediatrician to evaluate the combination of medications that a patient is prescribed.
The BMC is an evaluation and treatment service for children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities including autism co-occurring with complex and severe behavioral and/or psychiatric challenges. Click here to learn more.
This clinic provides evaluation and consultation for children and adolescents who have a variety of genetic, developmental, or neurological disorders.
For more information or to make an appointment: http://www.cdl.unc.edu/familyAppointments.aspx
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