Developmental Pediatrics
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Clinical activities
Each year, we see approximately 1,200 children and youth with a wide variety of neurodevelopmental disorders, including:
- autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- speech/language disorders
- cognitive disorders
- learning disabilities
- syndromes known to be associated with developmental or behavioural difficulties
We provide care primarily in the ambulatory setting, but also do inpatient consultations at the IWK Health Centre.
Teaching activities
Our members are actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, continuing professional development and public education. Some psychologists provide research and clinical supervision to master's and doctoral candidates.
Our aim is to provide each trainee with a better understanding of both typical and atypical development.
We offer elective experiences for medical students and postgraduate trainees from Dalhousie University and other Canadian medical schools.
Research interests
Dr. Giacomo holds the Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research. His interests encompass:
- Autism
- Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Early Intervention
- Typical and Atypical Early Learning and Development
Our physician members participate in clinical research with interests in ASD, ADHD, psychopharmacology and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Our people
Division members
- Jillian MacCuspie, MD, FRCPC assistant professor (Division Head)
- Sarah Shea, MD, FRCPC, professor
- Megan Thomas, MD, FRCP, PhD, associate professor
- Quigley, Erin, MD, FRCPC, assistant professor
- Anna Kubow, MD, FRCPC, assistant professor
- Giacomo Vivanti, PhD, professor
Associate divisional members
- Susan Bryson (post-retired), PhD, professor emerita
- Isabel Smith (post-retired), MSc, PhD, professor emerita
- Jillian Filliter, PhD, adjunct professor
- Ann Hawkins, MD, FRCPC, associate professor (post-retired)
- Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird, PhD, professor
Contact info
Phone: 902-470-8483
Fax: 902-470-7248
Address:
Division of Developmental Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics
Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University
IWK Health Centre
5850/5980 University Avenue
PO Box 9700
Halifax, NS B3K 6R8