Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center
Diagnosis and Treatment for Child Developmental Disorders
Roy Sanders, M.D.
Medical Director, Marcus Autism Center
Medical Director, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center
Director, Psychiatric Services
About Us
The Marcus Autism Center Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center offers comprehensive outpatient programs, providing consultation and treatment for common to complex child developmental, emotional and psychological difficulties. The staff at Marcus Autism Center helps diagnose and provides treatment through detailed evaluation and medication management, including psychotherapeutic interventions.
Treatment
The Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center provides an array of treatments for individuals from infancy through adolescence. For any child with difficulties, the first step to determine effective treatment is a proper diagnosis using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). Our commitment to improving the lives of children and their families begins with that first step.
A patient’s treatment plan is formed with the help of our clinicians who evaluate and recommend treatment options for every patient. As your patient undergoes treatment, caregivers will have the benefit of multidisciplinary care and support services all under one roof.
To have the greatest impact on families, the Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center also provides clinical social work services for the Marcus Autism Center Behavior Treatment Clinics and the Marcus Autism Center Pediatric Feeding Disorders program. Our staff strives to help children with autism and related disorders live more independent lives.
Services
The Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center offers:
- Coordination with a patient’s school and medical specialists
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Evaluations
- Individual and family therapy
- Interdisciplinary coordination and advocacy for patients and families
- Parent training
- Pharmacotherapy
The Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center provides every patient with an evaluation using the same methods and tools, ensuring that all children are given a consistent diagnosis.
Outreach Clinics
In addition to our primary location in Atlanta, Marcus Autism Center offers services at monthly child and adolescent psychiatric clinics in cities throughout Georgia, including:
|
Albany
Athens
Columbus |
Monroe
Savannah |
Telemedicine
Children with autism and related disorders need specialty care. But, many families do not have access to the care their child needs in their community. Marcus Autism Center is now working with Georgia Partnership for Telehealth to improve access to care outside of Atlanta.
Referral
Contact 404-785-9400 to refer a patient to the Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center.
Clinical Staff
Dwain Blackston, M.D., Pediatric Geneticist
Dorothy "Deedee" Glass, M.Ed., Ed.S., School Psychologist
Felissa Goldstein, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Lisa Guy, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Christine Hall, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Sara Hoffenberg, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Moshe Manheim, L.C.S.W. Senior Clinical Social Worker
Amy Thornhill Pakula, M.D. Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician
Helen Panarites, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Roy Q. Sanders, M.D. Medical Director, Marcus Autism Center; Director, Psychiatric Services; Medical Director, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center
Donna "Renee" Ussery, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Conditions
The Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center serves these conditions:
- Autism and related disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- New onset seizure disorder
- Developmental delays
- Prematurity
- Cerebral palsy
- Learning disabilities
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Contact
Call 404-785-9400 to schedule an appointment with one of our clinical specialists.
Outside Service Providers Located at our Facility
Especially convenient for our patients is a group of outstanding private providers who lease space in our building and are available to see patients who need their particular service. Services offered by these professionals at Marcus Autism Center include:
- Pediatric neurology
- Seizure Disorder Clinic
- Motor Dysfunction Clinic
- Reading Tutors
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Contact
Call 404-785-9400 to schedule an appointment with one of these outside service providers.