Developmental Behavioral Consultation Services
Description:
This service allows you direct telephone access to our developmental-behavioral pediatricians and nurse practitioner at the Child Study Center on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus. Designed to broaden providers’ knowledge of DB conditions, we offer guidance on primary care management of children with these conditions and assistance with referral decision making. The service is not intended to replace providers’ professional judgment in the care of their patients.
DB consultation offers no-cost telephone discussions to SoonerCare providers regarding their patients, ages 0-6, with or suspected of having:
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Communication Difficulties
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Behavior and Emotional Difficulties
- Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Consultations can include questions regarding:
- Best practices in developmental-behavioral care
- Strategies for medication management
- Recommendations for services and resources
- Other issues as needed
To access this service contact:
Peggy Yen, RN, ARNP
(405) 271-5700 (in OKC)
(855) 266-3991 (out of OKC)
peggy-yen@ouhsc.edu
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(or leave message)
Calls returned in 24 hours
