Service Details

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Child Development Unit
3420 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15213-2583
Tel: 800-727-1507 		Email
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The Child Development Unit (CDU) promotes a family-centered approach to health care in which families participate actively in the assessment and interventions. The Child Development Unit is made up of a team of professionals who specialize in assessing a child’s developmental, behavioral and emotional needs. The staff includes developmental/behavioral pediatricians and psychologists who collaborate to provide a comprehensive assessment tailored to the specific needs of children and families.
Support Types:
- Medical

 Ages Supported:
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- 1-5 Grade
- 6-8 Grade
- 9-10 Grade
- 11-12 Grade

Ratings and Comments

Here is what people are saying about this service

Average Rating: 2.5 /5 Stars


Number of Ratings: 4
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Comment:
After spending only 10 minutes with my 4-year-old son and calculating test scores that I filled out, the evaluator sat down, told me my son had PDD-NOS. In the same breathe she handed me a folder that contained handouts about the diagnosis and steps I should take from there. She showed me the door and essentially said "have a nice life." I felt like I was hit by a freight train and received absolutely no compassion.
Score: 1


Date: 2010-02-26 21:32:32

Comment:
Bedside manner is terrible. They tell you your child has autism, hand you a stack of papers, and send you out the door. Then we had to call multiple times and wait almost two months to get the written evaluation needed to apply for services.
Score: 2


Date: 2007-06-26 15:08:51

Comment:
The doctor who evaluated our son was very compassionate and very helpful. She suggested a book for me and gave me info about ABOARD. She invited me to call her if I had any questions. I left a message a month later, and she returned my call the next day. We are going back for a second follow-up soon.
Score: 5


Date: 2007-03-17 11:19:45

Comment:
Quality is awful, bedside manner horrendous. They basically kick you out the door and say "your kid is autistic, see ya later." Don't expect any empathy.
Score: 2


Date: 2007-03-13 10:13:00