About Developmental Medicine

Mission Statement

The Department of Developmental Medicine is committed to the care of children with disabilities, aims to conduct and promote educational programs and research activity in the area of childhood disability, and strives to promote policies and principles that will best meet the needs of children and empower their families.

The Department promotes the highest standards of care for children with disabilities and their families in the Hospital and in the community. It provides care for children with:

Developmental delay
Cerebral palsy
Intellectual disability
Autism spectrum disorder
Spina bifida
Acquired neurological problems
Other developmental disabilities

Services provided by the Department of Developmental Medicine include management, consultation, liaison/outreach, advocacy, education and research. An overview of services can be found in the Department Brochure (PDF file).

Solve! At the RCH

Solve! At the RCH support research into the causes and treatment of childhood disability.

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Last Updated 10-Aug-2009. Authorised by: Dinah Reddihough. Enquiries: Sue Reid.