patient of Developmental Evaluation Clinic

The Developmental Evaluation Clinic (DEC) at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital has a team of developmental specialists who identify children at risk for developmental delays. We monitor and evaluate your child's development and create a plan that meets both your child's and the family's needs.

Our specialists will connect you to the appropriate medical services (including rehabilitative therapy or behavioral health services), as well as social or financial advocacy resources. We also refer to community-based early intervention programs such as Infants and Toddlers and Child Find. 

Who We Serve

We see infants up to 3 years old at our Capital Region site and infants up to 4 years old at our Rogers Avenue site. We can see older children at either location on a case-by-case basis. 

We see children:

  • Who are NICU/PICU graduates
  • With minimal/delayed language skills
  • With minimal/delayed gross or fine motor skills
  • With developmental delays
  • Who are considered at risk for developmental delays related to prematurity, medical challenges, neurological disorders and/or in utero exposure to substances 

Specialists

Baltimore Team

Ajoke Ajayi-Akintade, MD
Cecilia Jimenez, MA, CF-SLP
Sarah Mealy, PsyD
Brendan Russell, OT 
Nicole Sanchez, PT, MPT



Capital Region Largo Team

Ajoke Ajayi-Akintade, MD
Kimberly Derrickson, PhD
Ericka Janifer, MS, CCC-SLP 
Beverly Neway, OT
Karen Rocca, PT

 

Contact Information

Baltimore Location: 

Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital
Outpatient Clinic- Rosenberg Building
1708 West Rogers Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone Number: 410-367-2222
Fax Number: 410-466-4311

Capital Region Largo Location: 

Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital at UM Capital Region Medical Center
901 Harry S. Truman Drive North
Largo, MD 20774   
Phone Number: 301-677-1850
Fax Number: 410-578-3742

 


For Health Professionals 

MWPH's Developmental Evaluation Clinic (DEC) serves as a valuable resource for families by evaluating and monitoring the developmental progression of children. The team might also recommend further genetic or neurological testing. 

Our Interdisciplinary Team consists of a developmental pediatrician, nursing, occupational therapist, physical therapist, psychologist and speech-language pathologist. 

Referrals 

Contact us at the following locations to refer families to the Developmental Evaluation Clinic (DEC). 

  • Rogers Avenue Location: 410-367-2222
  • Capital Region Largo Location: 301-677-1850