Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's

05/28/2026

☀️ SUMMER SWITCH ADAPTED TOY GIVEAWAY! ☀️

Summer is officially here, and we believe every child deserves to get in on the warm-weather fun! To celebrate a season of sunshine and accessibility, we have a fun batch of toys ready to go. 💦🫧

Whether you're chilling in the backyard or heading to the park, these adapted toys are designed to bring independent, accessible joy to kids of all abilities

Request yours today by filling out a request form and you will be contacted with pick-up details.

https://forms.monday.com/forms/embed/98487da9377c86438ffe449366352355

05/28/2026

✨These classes are open to everyone, including caregivers whose children are seen in DDBP, caregivers of children with developmental delays or disabilities not seen in DDBP, and professionals, providers, and educators who want to learn more about supporting youth with developmental delays or disabilities.

This 2-hour introductory class discusses the signs and symptoms of childhood and teenage anxiety. Caregivers learn how to teach their child coping skills and address anxiety through cognitive approaches and positive behavioral supports.

Please note: As a variety of cognitive strategies are discussed, this class is designed for caregivers of youth ages 8 and older. However, all caregivers are welcome to attend.

Cost: Free

Who: Parents/caregivers of children with a developmental delay/disability and anxiety ages 8+

When: Wednesday, June 10th

Time: 5:15 pm-7:15 pm

Where: This class will be delivered via Zoom

Registration is required. See link in comments.

For questions, contact DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org or call 513-636-2158.

05/28/2026

🤗 We're here and ready to partner with you!

We can speak on the phone, meet in-person at DDBP, or hop online for a chat.
*Your child does not have to be a patient at our hospital to utilize our family support services.

Contact us at DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org or 513-636-2158.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

⭐️ Behavior Consult Services, Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Psychology, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology (BMCP)

PDF Copy of flyer available here: https://bit.ly/DDBPFlyers

Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Psychology (NDBP) specializes in:
• Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
• Services are available for children and adolescents up to age 18

New and existing patients can now schedule a 45-minute virtual consult appointment with the next available NDBP Psychologist to discuss specific behavioral interventions for one targeted behavior.

Telehealth consults use video and audio and are accessible on any smartphone, computer, or tablet.

We are here to provide information on common behavior concerns, including:
• Temper tantrums or behavioral problems
• Increased anxiety
• Sleep difficulties
• Toileting concerns
• Mealtime behaviors
• Noncompliance at home
• Improving coping skills

To schedule, call 513-803-1600 to speak to the
Scheduling Team. We make every effort to schedule consult requests within 1 week.

Please Note: Insurance pre-authorization may not be available prior to
your appointment. Please consult your insurance company if you have questions regarding psychology billing coverage. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Indiana and Kentucky Medicaid at this time.

Behavior Consults are not a crisis hotline. If your child is in crisis or there are concerns for safety, please call the CCHMC Pediatric Intake Response Center at 513-636-4124 for further guidance.

Want to communicate with your current BMCP or DDBP provider? To set up a MyChart account for your child, please go to https://mychart.cincinnatichildrens.org/mychart/. For assistance, contact the Family Resource Center (513-636-7606).

05/28/2026

🫂 No parent or caregiver should feel alone!

You can be a volunteer support parent or request support for yourself.

Read both flyers carefully.
Contact: OhioP2P@cchmc.org

Get involved and learn more about Ohio Parent to Parent (P2P) today!

05/27/2026

❣ Share your family's WOW today. Keep them coming!
Email: DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org

05/27/2026

🧁Wednesday WOW: My sons Owen & Charlie created this mess in our dining room and kitchen one day. We figured out that the mess wasn’t the point, it was that Owen wanted to bake (hence the eggs, the pancake mix! etc) I showed these photos to his teacher and she let us know that there was a baking club in Owen’s school where he could learn to bake/cook under supervision. He absolutely loved baking club (!) - and now asks to bake often at home. My tip to parents is that sometimes your child is trying to tell you their interests - even through a big mess!

05/27/2026

💙Have you heard about Ohio's BLUE ENVELOPE program?! Read the flyer carefully. This program has been available since last summer and we are pleased to share it with you.

Contact your local board of developmental disabilities for an envelope. Inside the envelope you will find a wallet card, sticker, and brochure describing the program. Excellent communication tool for drivers with a disability. This is also great for parents/caregivers who have a passenger with a disability in their car.

If your board does not have the envelope, please reach out to the program sponsors for assistance.

https://ddc.ohio.gov/
https://www.socog.org/
https://www.socog.org/staff-board/advocacy-group.html

05/27/2026

In the Spotlight: Hadley and Grover see patients throughout their workdays, helping them with things like physical therapy and providing comfort, and then receiving ear scratches and treats. Wait, treats?? That's right — Hadley and Grover are specially trained, full-time working dogs in our health system, along with other dogs around the country. Learn more, via AP News: https://apnews.com/article/facility-dogs-childrens-hospitals-d054f7c02be748992107549bac36ee6b

05/27/2026

⭐ Got STABLE? Start saving now.

From the STABLE web page:
https://www.stableaccount.com

It’s more than just investing.
It’s investing for a better life.

Our goal is to provide the tools you need to achieve greater independence and financial security through a simple, intuitive online platform.

A STABLE account provides:
*Nationwide enrollment for individuals with disabilities
*Tax-free savings for disability-related expenses
*The ability to save and invest without losing needs-based benefits
*The STABLE Account Enrollment Incentive

For too long, people with disabilities could not save for the future out of fear of losing needed government benefits. The disability community fought long and hard to change this, and together we’ve come up with a solution. A STABLE account is a way to save for qualified expenses, invest for future needs, and keep the benefits you rely on every day.