PRENATAL/PERINATAL PROGRAMS
 

• Newborn Infant Screening Program (Hearing)
  (305) 243-5937
  
  Evaluates the hearing of all newborn infants at Jackson Memorial Medical Complex to screen for hearing loss.
   

• Newborn Infant Screening Program (Metabolic)
  (305) 243-6006 #1
  
  Provides interdisciplinary screening and follow-up for infants from the Florida Newborn Metabolic Screening Program who have been identified as being at risk.
   

• Healthy Start Nutrition at University of Miami
  (786) 863-5836
  
  Provides intensive nutrition counseling to high risk pregnant women. Clients are referred through established Healthy Start funded programs.

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INFANT/TODDLER/PRESCHOOL

• Florida’s Early STEPS Program
  (305) 243-6660
  
  Provides a screening for infants from birth through age 2 years in whom concerns about development exist. If the screening suggests a delay, a full multi-disciplinary evaluation is performed and a Family Service Plan (FSP) is developed in collaboration with the parents (caretakers). Appropriate services delivered in the natural environment are recommended, if indicated. Ongoing case management services facilitate access to services and facilitate transition into the school system’s special education services at age 3 years.
   

• Debbie Institute Educational Programs
  (305)243-6961
  http://debbieschool.med.miami.edu/

Provides early intervention services for children through three educational programs. The Debbie School’s mission is to nurture and enrich the lives of children during the critical years of early learning to create the foundation for them to flourish throughout their lives.

• Early Education Program: serves children with developmental disabilities from birth through three years of age in a setting with their typically developing peers. The center-based component includes six inclusion classrooms and one self-contained classroom for children with more severe disabilities. Home-based services are also provided to children and families. This program is supported by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Children’s Medical Services Early Steps North and South. Additional support is provided for transportation and summer programs through The Children’s Trust.
   

• Auditory/Oral Education Program: provides early intervention services and an academic curriculum for children who are deaf and hard of hearing from twelve months through eight years of age in inclusive classrooms. The program also develops curricula for use by professionals who work with deaf and hard of hearing children. This program is supported through by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
   

• Infant ­ Toddler ­ Preschool Education Program: provides services for children ages birth through five years of age. In addition, before and after care is provided for children from the Early Education Program and the Auditory/Oral Education Program.

• Infant Mental Health Assessments
  (305) 243-6864
  
  Provides dyadic infant mental health assessments of young children with diverse socio-emotional presenting problems such as domestic violence, developmental disabilities, chronic illness and/or behavioral pre-school problems. Assessment and follow-up to build parent-child relationship are provided as necessary.

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CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADULT

• Audiology (Hearing) Services
  (305) 243-5937
  
  Provides diagnostic hearing evaluations for infants, children and adolescents. This includes standard hearing tests, specialized diagnostic procedures for hearing assessment, evaluations of auditory processing, and pediatric hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and follow-up.
   

• Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic
  (305) 243-6857
  
  Provides evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents who are suspected of having a behavior disorder. This includes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), enuresis, encopresis, habit disorders, headaches, obesity, sleep disorders, and multiple physical complaints without organic etiology.
   

• Interdisciplinary Developmental Evaluation Services (I.D.E.S.)
  (305) 243-6631 (ext. 2)
  
  Provides interdisciplinary evaluation and diagnosis for children with developmental delay, disability or complex learning needs. Specializes in autism, learning disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Evaluation, referral, and care coordination are provided by a team representing developmental psychology, audiology, speech/language pathology, special education, assistive technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and developmental/behavioral pediatrics.
   

• Pediatric Obesity (B.E.A.C.H: Better Eating and Activity for Children’s Health)
  
  Offers interdisciplinary services designed for the comprehensive evaluation and management of childhood obesity.
   

• Psychological Assessment Services
  (305) 243-6857
  
  Provides evaluation of children and adolescents for a wide range of clinical problems, including learning disabilities. Diagnosis and a treatment plan is discussed with families during an interpretation session at the conclusion of the evaluation process. Follow-up sessions are scheduled for tracking recommendations and providing family support as needed.
   

• Speech and Language Services
  (305) 243-6204
  
  Provides evaluation and intervention services for infants, children, and adolescents who have delays or disorders in speech and language, such as lack of language development, unclear speech, stuttering, and voice problems.
   

• Domestic Violence Intervention Program
  (305) 243-6864
  
  Provides individual and group services for children of domestically violent families and the victims of domestic violence. Groups focus on the educational and behavioral change aspects of domestic violence. Implemented in collaboration with the Domestic Violence Court.
   

• Family Intervention Program
  (305) 243-6864
  
  Provides services to individuals and families in the areas of child management, play therapy, parenting skills, and coping with dysfunctional family systems.
   

• Head Start
  (305) 243-6624
  
  Provides psychoeducational evaluations, speech and language evaluations, and interventions to children attending Head Start Programs throughout Miami-Dade County. Parent and staff consultations and training are provided.
   

• Nutritional Services
  (305) 243-6848
  
  Provides evaluation and intervention for infants, children and adolescents with or at-risk for nutrition problems, such as obesity, failure to thrive, allergic and gastrointestinal disorders.
   

• Child Protection Team
  (305) 243-7550
  
  Provides evaluation of psychological and developmental status of children suspected of being abused or neglected. This team is involved in some of the most complex abuse cases, and coordinates services for children with the Department of Children and Families and the foster care system.
   

• Pediatric Mobile Clinic
  (305) 243-6407
  
  Provides community-based comprehensive health care assessment and care for uninsured and underserved children at 11 sites in Miami-Dade County. The Pediatric Mobile Clinic helps identify children who may qualify for insurance coverage, while also providing medical, psychological, nutritional, and social services to children with special needs. Parent education and training of future health care providers are major activities associated with the Pediatric Mobile Clinic, as is community-based research.

• Genetics Clinical Services

  (305) 243-6006

   

  • General Genetics Clinic:  Deals with all children and their families needing diagnosis, guidance, and help with any genetic condition. This clinic welcomes children, adults, families, and couples.

  • Pediatric Genetics Clinic:  Provides guidance and care to patients with almost any genetic condition, including Down syndrome, metabolic disorders, speech and language delay, autism, motor dysfunction, and developmental delay.

  • Children’s Medical Service, South Florida:  The Division of Medical Genetics is a proud participant in the Children’s Medical Service satellite program, a State of Florida program to provide genetics services to children with disabilities. Our doctors and counselors take clinics and help patients and families at six locations all over South Florida.

  • Newborn Screening Clinic:  Part of the Children’s Medical Services clinics, this clinic is available on an immediate intervention basis.

  • Neurogenetics Clinic:  Held in collaboration with Miami Children’s Hospital; combines the resources of our clinical involving geneticists and pediatric neurologists.

  • Vascular Anomalies Clinic:  Includes a geneticist, a dermatologist, and a plastic surgeon working together to assess and treat anomalies.

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic:  Medical geneticists work in the University’s ALS Clinical and Research Center to help understand the causes and treatment of this disease.

  • Cancer Genetics Clinic:  The Cancer Genetics Clinic (Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center) is a counseling clinic that helps patients determine their level of risk by providing counseling, information, and advice on all aspects of genetic testing for cancer risk.

  • Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic: Offers explanations, support and treatment to individuals and families living with heart problems. The clinic involves a cardiologist, a cardio-geneticist and a counselor.

  • Huntington’s Disease Clinic:  At the Huntington’s Disease Clinic (Parkinson Building), a neurologist, a geneticist, and a counselor provide diagnosis and guidance to patients and their families living with this genetic condition.

  • Muscular Dystrophy Clinic:  Offers specific diagnosis, explanation of genetic causes, and care and support for patients and their families.

   

• Craniofacial Clinic

  (305) 243-3248

Provides coordinated team care to children born with a cleft lip/palate or other craniofacial difference. The interdisciplinary team members are qualified, experienced professionals who interact face-to-face in a clinic setting addressing each child’s medical, dental, developmental and surgical needs.

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PREVENTION
 

• Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami
  305-243-3928 or 305-243-8838
  
  Injury prevention consultation and training provided at the Mailman Center or at other community locations. Child passenger safety inspections, home safety, firearm safe storage, bicycle safety, CPR/First Aid, water safety and playground safety training offered at pre-scheduled events or by appointment.
   

• Families First Network
  305-243-8425
  
  Provides relationship-focused parenting activities for families of young children birth to 5 throughout Miami-Dade County. Project activities include parenting groups, seminars and developmental consultations.

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