Overview
Helping children grow and thrive
We use family-based care to treat children who develop at a different speed than their peers.
We also care for kids with conditions that slow their mental and physical growth. Our specialists can step in if motor skill coordination slows down your child. If your child shows indications of autism, our experts provide the extra care they need.
Programs and research
Advanced care and research for developmental delays
UW Health specialty clinics support children of all ages.
Meet our team
Your developmental pediatrics team
The UW Health Kids team of experts includes specialists in developmental pediatrics. Our audiologists work with child psychologists to keep your child hearing and laughing. Social workers and family advocacy professionals provide your family support. The UW Health Kids nutrition, occupational, physical and speech therapists work together for your child's health.
Conditions and treatments
Meeting milestones on your child’s timeline
UW Health Kids experts detect and treat a broad range of developmental delays so children can live happy, healthy lives.
Children develop at different speeds. But, if your child grows more slowly than expected, UW Health specialists are here to help. Our team includes experts in a wide range of conditions, including:
Autism spectrum disorders
Behavior concerns
Cerebral palsy
Down syndrome
Feeding difficulties
Fragile X syndrome
Genetic disorders
Hearing loss
Intellectual disability
Motor disability
Neurologic conditions
Vision concerns
Our care plans meet your child's specific developmental needs. We offer treatments such as:
Age-specific autism treatments
Behavioral therapy
Feeding therapy
Hearing aids
Nutrition therapy
Speech and swallowing therapy
Patient resources
Education, guidance and training for families
As the UW Health Kids team, we support families so children can live active and healthy lives.
The Waisman Center provides workshops and training resources. We support children, parents and families at the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
Advocacy training for people supporting others with disabilities
A Day with Experts workshop series
Locations
Expert clinic care close to home
UW Health Kids offers developmental care for children at the Waisman Center and American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wis.