Division of Developmental &  Behavioral Pediatrics

 Blackman
James Blackman, M.D., MPH

The Division of Developmental Pediatrics provides diagnostic services and therapeutic recommendations for a broad range of developmental and behavioral problems, from mild to severe, for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults. The Division operates within an interdisciplinary team setting at the Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center (KCRC). In addition to outpatient services, the KCRC has an inpatient facility for pediatric rehabilitation and acute care problems requiring and interdisciplinary approach.
Faculty Members Special Services

Richard Stevenson, M.D.
KCRC Research Director
Susan Anderson, M. D.
Peter Patrick, PhD. Psychology
Christine Houlihan , M.D.
Kenneth Norwood , M.D.

Fellows
Sarah Cuthill, M.D.

KCRC Inpatient
Feeding Program
Brain Injury Clinic
ADHD Evaluation
Cerebral Palsy Clinic

Fellowship Information

Research Projects

Director: Dr. James Blackman
Contact: Carole Abel 
             434-924-8184

Growth in Cerebral Palsy
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism
Drug Therapy in Acquired Brain Injury Brain Injury and Recovery in Infants & Toddlers
Bacterial Flora in Neurogenic Bladder Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties.

Various Developmental and Behavioral Clinics are held daily, M-F. The clinics are held at the Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center, 2270 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, Va 22903. The KCRC is about one mile west of the main hospital of the University Health System on US 250 West. For outpatient appointments or inpatient referrals contact the referral office at 434-924-5272