Clinic
Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Overview
Who We Care For
At UVA Health Children’s Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health, we see children and teens from birth through young adulthood who live in Virginia. Many patients come to us with:
- Autism and developmental delays
- Emotional and behavioral concerns
- Anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties
- Trauma-related challenges
- Feeding, sleep, or toileting issues
- Chronic medical conditions with behavioral or emotional needs
- Complex health conditions that benefit from integrative therapies
We also provide specialized care for children who are:
- In foster care (through social services referrals )
- NICU Graduates (birth to age 5)
- Under age 2 with congenital heart disease
Before your visit, you can use these to show your child what it will be like:
Services
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Integrative Medicine
- Developmental Disability and Delay Assessment
- Mental Health Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- High-Risk Developmental Follow-Up
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Map
Parking
Free, onsite parking available for patients
Highlights
Patient Information
Our Programs & Services
Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
We provide comprehensive evaluations and ongoing care for children with autism and other developmental concerns. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and diagnostic testing
- Medical recommendations, including genetic testing and sleep studies
- Medication management for developmental and behavioral needs
- Referrals to community services, therapies, and school supports
- Ongoing monitoring and family support
Pediatric Psychology
Our psychologists offer therapy for children and teens facing mental health challenges. We match each child with a psychologist experienced in their needs. Care may include:
- Individual, family, or group therapy
- Evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and trauma-focused care
- Parent coaching and support
We commonly help children with:
- Anxiety, depression, or self-harm behaviors
- ADHD and behavior regulation difficulties
- Trauma and stress
- Social and emotional challenges related to autism
- Feeding and sleep difficulties
Pediatric Integrative Medicine
We combine conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies to promote healing and wellness. We may recommend:
- Nutrition and sleep guidance
- Yoga therapy and mindfulness
- Acupuncture, biofeedback, or guided imagery
- Non-medication tools for pain and stress management
This clinic is available for children ages 2 and older, including those with chronic conditions.
Support for Families
Families at Riverside also have access to:
- Social workers to connect you with community resources, disability benefits, and crisis supports
- Educational consultants who help coordinate with schools
- A family navigator with lived experience raising a child with autism, here to guide and support parents
What We Don’t Provide
Our clinics do not provide:
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy
- In-home services or crisis care for patients not already in our care
- Substance abuse treatment
- Educational or forensic evaluations (such as IQ testing or custody assessments)