Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

James A. Blackman, M.D., MPH  

Our division provides diagnostic services and therapeutic recommendations for a broad range of developmental and behavioral problems, from mild to severe, for children of all ages and young adults.

The Division operates within an interdisciplinary team setting at the Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center & Research Institute (KCRC).

In addition to outpatient services, the KCRC has an inpatient facility for pediatric rehabilitation and acute care problems requiring an interdisciplinary approach.


Clinical Services

Various Developmental and Behavioral Clinics are held daily, Monday to Friday.

For a complete list of clinics, services, and phone numbers for appointments, please see the Children's Hospital Directory of Services.

Location: Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center (KCRC), 2270 Ivy Road (Rt. 250 West), Charlottesville, about two miles west of the main Medical Center complex

New Appointments: 434-924-5272

Returning Appointments: 434-924-5567 

Inpatient Referrals
Rebecca Monteith, R.N.
434-982-3812

Special Services

Acquired Brain Injury Clinic
ADHD Evaluation
Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic
Cerebral Palsy Clinic
Feeding Program
KCRC Inpatient
Muscular Dystrophy Clinic
Myelomeningocele Clinic

Faculty & Fellows

Susan M. Anderson, M.D.
James A. Blackman, M.D., MPH
Christine M. Houlihan, M.D.
Michelle N. Kuperminc, M.D., MS
Kenneth W. Norwood, M.D.
Peter D. Patrick, Ph.D.
Richard D. Stevenson, M.D.

Fellowship Program

Explore our 3-year Fellowship Program in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics »

Director: James A. Blackman, M.D.
Contact: Carole Abel
Phone: 434-924-8184

Patient Education

Health Information

Research Activities

  • Growth, bone health, and endocrine function in cerebral palsy
  • Genetic determinants of recovery from brain injury in infants
  • Endocrine dysfunction in children after traumatic brain injury
  • Pharmacological therapies in Down syndrome
  • Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
  • Health disparities, chronic illness, and developmental/behavioral co-morbidities
  • Constraint induced therapy in young children with hemiplegia

Administration

Department of Pediatrics
P.O. Box 800232
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0232
Phone: 434-924-8184
Fax: 434-924-2780

Division Chief
James A. Blackman, M.D., MPH
Professor of Pediatrics

Administrative Assistants
Carole Abel | Ann Sidebottom