Children experience long wait times for developmental and behavioral specialists
Monday, March 13, 2017 - 21:11
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study offers evidence confirming what many parents already know: the wait to see a developmental pediatrician -- only 1,000 of whom exist nationally -- is lengthy and delays diagnostic evaluations that could be important for early intervention strategies that help families manage behavioral, emotional, social and educational struggles. In addition, the study found that there is an insufficient number of programs that offer accommodations for non-English speaking families.