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Child Development Clinic Brochure
(This page was derived from a brochure describing the Child Development Clinic. Please see the Child Development Clinic page for more nitty-gritty details about how to refer).

What is the CDC?
The Child Development Clinic at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is comprised of a multidisciplinary team which includes a developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist and a medical social worker The clinic offers consultation, diagnostic evaluation and referral services for those who have or are at risk for learning problems, difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, developmental delay and social communication problems.

Who use CDC Services?
Parents, educators, health professionals or therapists concerned with a child’s mental, emotional or academic development. Their concerns may include:
 * Delayed development
 * Hyperactivity problems
 * Learning problems
 * Attention problems
 * Autistic spectrum disorders

Services provided by the CDC
The focus of the multidisciplinary CDC staff is to develop a complete understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each individual child. The multidisciplinary team approach includes:
 * Consultation for the child health profession
 * Psycho-social assessment
 * Evaluations
 * Neurodevelopmental
 * Occupational therapy
 * Attention deficit disorders
 * Learning disability screening
 * Review of past medical and educational evaluations
 * Case conference
 * Parent conference
 * Child learning disability advocacy

Staff of the CDC
Medical Director: Gwendolyn G. Hamilton, M.D. Developmental Pediatrician: Patrick Maher, M.D. Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Catherine Audrey-Quinn, O.T.R. Medical Social Worker: Krista Peterson, M.S.W.

How to Refer to the CDC
Contact the clinic coordinator, Krista Peterson, MSW at 925-370-5490 or by Case Presentation at weekly CDC Team meeting