What is Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics?   

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) is a specialized medical field that focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental and behavioral problems in children. DBP practitioners are experts in understanding the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral development of children, and they work collaboratively with families and other healthcare providers to promote optimal development and functioning.   

The Role of a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician   

A Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician (DBP) is a medical doctor who has completed specialized training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics. DBP physicians work with children who have a variety of developmental and behavioral problems, including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges. They also work with children who have medical problems that affect development, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and epilepsy.   

DBP physicians use a variety of techniques to assess children's developmental and behavioral needs, including standardized developmental and behavioral assessments, clinical observation, and family interviews. They work closely with families and other healthcare providers to develop a comprehensive plan of care that addresses the child's specific needs and promotes optimal development and functioning.   

Common Developmental and Behavioral Problems   

There are a variety of developmental and behavioral problems that DBP physicians evaluate and treat. Some of the most common problems include:   

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)   

ASD is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect social interaction, communication, and behavior. Children with ASD may have difficulty with social communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory processing.   

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)   

ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Children with ADHD may have difficulty with attention, organization, and impulsivity, and they may be hyperactive and restless.   

Learning Disabilities   

Learning disabilities are a group of disorders that affect the ability to read, write, or do math. Children with learning disabilities may have difficulty with reading comprehension, writing, spelling, or math.   

Behavioral Challenges   

Behavioral challenges are common in children with developmental and behavioral problems. Children may have difficulty with emotional regulation, impulse control, and social communication, which can lead to challenging behaviors such as aggression, defiance, and self-injury.   

Treatment Approaches   

DBP physicians use a variety of treatment approaches to address the developmental and behavioral needs of children. Treatment may include:   

Behavioral Therapy   

Behavioral therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on changing behavior through positive reinforcement and other techniques. Behavioral therapy is often used to address challenging behaviors such as aggression, defiance, and self-injury.   

Medication   

Medication may be used to treat symptoms of developmental and behavioral problems, such as ADHD or anxiety. DBP physicians work closely with families and other healthcare providers to ensure that medication is used appropriately and safely.   

Education and Support   

DBP physicians provide education and support to families and other healthcare providers to help them better understand the child's developmental and behavioral needs. This may include recommendations for educational and therapeutic interventions, as well as strategies for managing challenging behaviors.   

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics is a specialized medical field that plays a critical role in promoting the optimal development and functioning of children with developmental and behavioral problems. DBP physicians are experts in understanding the complex interactions between physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral development, and they work collaboratively with families and other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive plans of care that address the child's specific needs.   

1. Dr. Robert A. Kaufmann, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2517 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
2. Dr. David A. Miller, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 537 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
3. Dr. Paul J. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1795 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
4. Dr. Diane A. Williams, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2520 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
5. Dr. Jennifer C. Johnson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1710 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
6. Dr. Alan L. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 835 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
7. Dr. Gregory S. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1650 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
8. Dr. Robert K. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1750 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
9. Dr. Mark E. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 437 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
10. Dr. Christopher J. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1645 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
11. Dr. Steven A. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2525 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
12. Dr. Cynthia C. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 637 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
13. Dr. Benjamin J. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1790 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
14. Dr. Margaret A. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2530 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
15. Dr. Donald J. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1810 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
16. Dr. Ronald M. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 845 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
17. Dr. Jeffrey F. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1660 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
18. Dr. Gary L. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1760 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
19. Dr. Brian F. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 447 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
20. Dr. Stephen P. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1655 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
21. Dr. David B. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2535 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
22. Dr. Elizabeth D. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 647 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
23. Dr. Richard K. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1795 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
24. Dr. Nancy B. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2535 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
25. Dr. Edward L. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1815 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
26. Dr. Jeffrey R. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 855 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
27. Dr. Timothy G. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1665 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
28. Dr. Stephen R. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1770 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
29. Dr. Anthony G. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 457 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
30. Dr. Donald R. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1660 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
31. Dr. Ronald C. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2540 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
32. Dr. Rebecca E. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 657 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
33. Dr. Kenneth L. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1800 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
34. Dr. Karen C. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2540 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
35. Dr. Paul M. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1820 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
36. Dr. Anthony S. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 865 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
37. Dr. Joseph H. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1675 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
38. Dr. Anthony T. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1780 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
39. Dr. Patrick H. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 467 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
40. Dr. Edward S. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1665 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
41. Dr. Donald D. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2545 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
42. Dr. Linda F. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 667 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
43. Dr. Ronald M. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1805 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
44. Dr. Sarah D. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2545 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
45. Dr. Richard N. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1825 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
46. Dr. David T. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 875 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
47. Dr. Mark J. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1685 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
48. Dr. Joseph W. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1790 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
49. Dr. Andrew J. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 477 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
50. Dr. John T. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1670 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
51. Dr. Gary E. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2550 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
52. Dr. Deborah G. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 677 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
53. Dr. Jerry O. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1810 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
54. Dr. Patricia E. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2550 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
55. Dr. Christopher P. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1830 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
56. Dr. William V. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 885 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
57. Dr. Timothy L. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1695 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
58. Dr. Richard W. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1800 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
59. Dr. Christopher K. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 487 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
60. Dr. Stephen W. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1675 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
61. Dr. Donald F. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2555 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
62. Dr. Karen H. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 687 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
63. Dr. Larry P. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1815 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
64. Dr. Sandra F. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2555 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
65. Dr. Joseph R. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1835 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
66. Dr. Anthony W. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 895 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
67. Dr. Donald J. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1705 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
68. Dr. Gary Y. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1810 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
69. Dr. Joseph M. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 497 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
70. Dr. Ronald Y. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1680 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
71. Dr. David G. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2560 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
72. Dr. Mary J. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 697 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
73. Dr. Thomas R. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1820 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
74. Dr. Nancy G. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2560 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
75. Dr. Edward S. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1840 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
76. Dr. Jeffrey W. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 905 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
77. Dr. Timothy M. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1715 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
78. Dr. Stephen Z. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1820 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
79. Dr. Anthony N. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 507 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
80. Dr. John Y. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1690 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
81. Dr. Gary H. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2565 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
82. Dr. Patricia K. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 707 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
83. Dr. Ronald S. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1825 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
84. Dr. Margaret H. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2565 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
85. Dr. Paul N. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1845 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
86. Dr. Anthony Y. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 915 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
87. Dr. Joseph O. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1725 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
88. Dr. Richard B. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1830 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
89. Dr. Christopher P. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 517 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
90. Dr. Stephen Z. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1700 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
91. Dr. Donald H. Anderson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2570 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207 
92. Dr. Linda M. Taylor, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 717 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
93. Dr. Jerry T. Scott, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1830 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
94. Dr. Sarah J. White, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 2570 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
95. Dr. Edward T. Jones, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1850 S. Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95206 
96. Dr. David Y. Smith, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 925 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95207 
97. Dr. Timothy P. Nelson, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1735 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
98. Dr. Stephen C. Brown, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1840 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204 
99. Dr. Anthony R. Carter, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 527 W. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95206 
100. Dr. John B. Rogers, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, 1710 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204