![]() ![]() ![]() Children and adults with primary Axis I Psychiatric Disorders without a co-morbid developmental disability as described above are not appropriate for this clinic. Underlying developmental disabilities considered appropriate may include Autism Spectrum Disorders (all severity levels) and all developmental disabilities where an intellectual disability is primary feature regardless of etiology. Diagnostic clarification of the underlying developmental disability will not be an area of focus in this clinic. In addition to addressing the above primary referral concerns the providers in this clinic can consult on or assist in arranging further consultation regarding the following common co-morbid concerns: Anxiety Disorders(with special emphasis on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), Mood Disorders, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms, Sleep Disorders, Seizure Disorders, Gastro-Intestinal/Toileting issues.Įvaluation services will include multiple disciplines and be problem focused. The evaluation and treatment team includes a Behavioral Psychologist and a physician trained in both Pediatrics and Psychiatry.Ĭommon referral issues appropriate for this clinic include assistance with self-injurious behaviors, disabling ritualistic behaviors, difficulties surrounding obsessive/narrow areas of interest, and explosive/aggressive behaviors. THE BMDDC is an interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment service for children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities co-occurring with complex behavioral and/or psychiatric challenges. To request an appointment with the Angelman Syndrome Clinic, please complete the questionnaire at this link or contact Here for more information on the Angelman Syndrome Clinic and Research at CIDD.īehavioral Medicine in Developmental Disabilities Clinic Appointments with individual disciplines can also be arranged. The Angelman Syndrome Clinic occurs once a month, and generally one family is scheduled to see most, if not all, of the clinicians based on their concerns during a “one-stop shop” full day appointment. ![]() Depending on the specific concerns, patients and their families have access to the following clinic team disciplines social work, psychology, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, neurology, psychiatry, genetics, genetic counseling, and physical therapy. The Angelman Syndrome Clinic brings together multiple specialists into one setting to address the complex medical and psycho-educational needs of individuals with AS. AS is a genetic disorder caused by a disruption of the expression or function of the UBE3A gene located on the maternal chromosome 15 (q11q13), resulting in moderate to severe intellectual disability, mild to extreme ataxia, lack of or limited verbal communication, seizures, sleep maintenance issues, and mild to severe attention and aggression. The Angelman Syndrome Clinic serves individuals with Angelman syndrome (AS) and their families from across the country. ![]()
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