Western Michigan University Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Clinic
Pediatricians, Psychologists, Mental Health
Address: 1000 Oakland Drive | Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Ages Served: Children to adolescents
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About Western Michigan University Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Clinic
Our Pediatric Behavioral Medicine clinic provides specialized care for children and adolescents with learning, attention, mood, and behavioral disorders. Children are referred because they require additional assessment or management by our specialist. Patients are age 3-18 years and are treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorder, bipolar affective disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, dyslexia and other reading and learning problems.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care provider before beginning services.
Medicaid
1000 Oakland Drive,MI,49008
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(296) 337-6430
pedsubclinic@med.wmich.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
A mental health professional (such as a pediatric psychologist) can help concerns around anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, OCD, grief/loss.
Children to adolescents
In-office
English
