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Developmental and Behavioral Health

Developmental and Behavioral Health

Director: Richard Rupp MD

Our board-certified behavioral-developmental pediatrician, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner provide behavioral evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents and their families through our Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics clinics.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • The ADHD Tune-up for the ADHD patient who has been diagnosed and is under treatment, but not doing as well as expected. We will optimize therapy in already diagnosed patients and review in detail the risk or presence of un-diagnosed co-morbid conditions. 
  • The Diagnosis and Treatment of:
    • ADHD and related symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, learning problems, and habit problems
    • Autistic Spectrum disorder
    • Irritability and aggression
    • Language Delay
    • Performance anxiety
    • Unexplained abdominal pain

Treatment consists of a balanced approach, including medicines, behavioral advice, parenting strategies and school recommendations.  Special techniques such as biofeedback, hypnosis and relaxation training are recommended in selected cases. 

New patients with bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia or suicidal depression will be seen by Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  Please visit https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/psychiatry/services for additional information.

People

Coon, Alexa


Alexa Coon DO, FAAP
 
Assistant Professor

Y Mays, Katherine


Katherine Mays MPAS, PA-C
 
Pediatric Specialist

Y Ruemmele, Kelly


Kelly Ruemmele PNP, MSN
 
Pediatric Specialist

ZZ Gaylor, Cassandra

Cassandra Gaylord
Administrative Associate
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