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Developmental Pediatrician Providers in Chicago
📍 Multiple locations (Park Ridge, Oak Lawn, Chicago pediatric development center)
📍 913 W Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor
📍 913 W Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor
UI Health — Pediatrics (Behavioral/Developmental Interests)
📍 1740 W. Taylor St.
📍 225 E Chicago Ave
📍 225 E. Chicago Ave.
📍 225 E. Chicago Ave.
📍 225 E. Chicago Ave.
📍 Multiple Chicago locations (refer to Ascension Illinois for specific clinic addresses)
📍 3224 N. Sheffield Ave.
📍 1030 N Clark St, 4th Floor
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center — Pediatric Developmental Center
📍 Chicago (Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center campus)
Advocate Pediatric Development Center — Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (Pediatric Development Center)
📍 913 W. Wellington Ave., 3rd Floor
Ascension Illinois — Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
📍 Ascension Illinois locations (contact for specific clinic address)
Rush University Medical Center — Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
📍 Rush University Medical Center — Pediatrics
UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital - Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
📍 5721 S. Maryland Ave. (Comer Children’s Hospital) — outpatient appointments coordinated through Comer
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital — Lurie Children’s Pediatrics - Uptown (Feinberg Division site serving Lincoln Park families)
📍 Clinic locations in Chicago area (central scheduling required)
What to Look For in Developmental Pediatrician
Developmental pediatricians are medical doctors specialized in diagnosing and treating developmental disorders including autism. They can provide formal autism diagnoses, prescribe medications, and coordinate care.
- ✓Board certification in developmental-behavioral pediatrics
- ✓Experience with autism spectrum disorders
- ✓Thorough evaluation process
- ✓Care coordination with therapists
- ✓Reasonable wait times for follow-ups
Insurance: Most health insurance covers developmental pediatrician visits. Wait times for initial appointments can be 3-12 months in many areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a developmental pediatrician and regular pediatrician?▾
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How often will we need follow-up visits?▾
Illinois Resources
Funding Sources
Medicaid/State Program
Contact your state's Medicaid agency for autism-related services and waiver programs.
Private Insurance
Many states mandate autism coverage. Check your plan's benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Intervention
Federally mandated services for children 0-3 with developmental delays.