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Comprehensive Services for Developmental Delays offered by Newark, NJ -- Infants, children and adolescents who are experiencing developmental delays can find supportive, comprehensive evaluation and treatment through The Children’s Hospital Assessment and Treatment Team (CHATT), at Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The medical staff also offers diagnosis and treatment in its Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Diagnostic Center. The multidisciplinary team provides care for babies and youngsters who have difficulty with:
“Our entire team is focused on helping children of all ages with complex developmental and behavioral needs,” says Barbara Caspi, Ph.D., program coordinator, psychologist and a New Jersey Certified School Psychologist. CHATT is also a resource for primary care physicians, high risk follow-up program, case managers, care coordinators, day training centers, child study teams and other community providers requiring assistance in the assessment and management of these children. Benefits of CHATT Vinod Goyal, M.D. and Saidi Clemente, M.D., two experienced developmental pediatricians provide evaluation and treatment for patients. Dr. Goyal is the Medical Director of CHATT and has been a consultant for developmental and behavioral pediatrics to several area hospitals, Early Intervention Programs and school systems. Dr. Clemente is board-certified in pediatrics and neurodevelopmental disabilities. The multidisciplinary team also consists of nurses, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, social workers and nutritionists. Bilingual staff members can assist Spanish-speaking patients. This team approach also enables C.H.A.T.T. to evaluate the child in an efficient manner in just two or three sessions. Children should be evaluated if they are having difficulty with:
A comprehensive individualized plan for treatment is created and shared with the parents. Treatment options include referrals to community resources, outpatient programs and school-based programs. Counseling for parents and children is also provided. Most insurance is accepted For More Information CHATT is located at 201 Lyons Avenue, The Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Please call for your appointment About Children's Hospital Children's Hospital is the state's premier hospital caring for children, with specialized services to treat ill and injured children from newborn to adolescent years as well as preventive programs that promote wellness in the community. The facility provides an atmosphere of caring and warmth that complements the extraordinary medical care that is delivered by medical and surgical specialists who are all dedicated exclusively to children's health. The hospital's comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric services include a licensed cardiac surgery program, state-designated regional perinatal center, pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric emergency department, Neonatal Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)/Apnea Center, Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, neonatal ICU with New Jersey's only ECMO unit, HIV/AIDS treatment for children as well as a sexual and child abuse program. For a referral to a pediatrician or pediatric specialist, DATE: August 20, 2007 CONTACT: Beth Salamon, Public Relations, (973) 322-4926 |
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