Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience
The Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience emphasizes a holistic approach to child and adolescent care with focus on family and community contexts. Our division is comprised of three sections: Pediatric Psychology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, and Autism and Development Disorder.
Education & Training
We provide multi-disciplinary educational programs and rotations for professional, doctoral, post-doctoral students, residents and fellows. Our Autism team also offers Autism Assessment Training as well as several evidence-based treatment groups to address social skills, making and keeping friends, anxiety, and transitioning to adulthood.
Research
All members of the division are committed to research, often involving collaboration with faculty members in the Department of Pediatrics, or other areas of the University, to advance understanding of normal and abnormal neurological function.
Contact Us
Provider Referrals:
(888) KIDS‑UMN or (888) 543‑7866
Administrative Office
Phone: (612) 624-6931
Fax: (612) 624-7681
Mailing & Shipping Address
Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience
2025 E. River Parkway 7962A
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Location & Map
Patient Care
The faculty in our division are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and muscles of patients from birth through adolescence. We provide advanced diagnostic techniques and have access to modern testing methods to arrive at an appropriate formulation of the infant or child's problem and a suitable treatment plan. Visit the links below to learn more about our programs.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program
The Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program offers a variety of services for people with ASD from infancy through adolescence, including diagnostic evaluations, medical consultation, social skills groups and parent consultation. Our experts take a comprehensive approach to working with patients and families to diagnose and identify the needs of children with ASD. Our clinical team will work with you to identify services to support your family and to help your child’s development. Learn more about what to expect during your clinic visit.
Birth to Three Program
Our Birth to Three Program focuses on the neurodevelopment of children who experienced early life adversity, such as institutional care, abuse, war or other types of trauma. Child psychologist, Maria Kroupina, Ph.D., studies questions of how we can best identify and treat these children when they are young, so they can live full lives.
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
We have experts in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics who can diagnose, monitor and treat complex developmental and behavioral problems. Whatever a child’s particular challenges, our team will design an effective management plan—with the input of the child’s family—that can ensure the best possible future for the child. We evaluate children’s strengths and challenges and work to develop a care plan that is as unique as your child.
Fragile X Clinic
Our clinic offers evaluation, consultation, treatment, and support for children and adults with fragile X syndrome and related conditions that are tailored to the specific needs of each individual patient. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in psychology/neuropsychology and developmental behavioral pediatrics, with internal referrals to neurology, speech/language, genetic counseling, psychiatry, and behavior consultation, and we offer referrals to other service providers as appropriate. We work together with specialists in the community to provide resources to improve functional outcomes and quality of life for children with fragile X syndrome and their families. We also provide services and/or referrals for fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI).
Our clinic participates in collaborative research and clinical efforts on fragile X across the US through the Fragile X Clinical and Research Consortium. Our goal is to provide services and resources supported by the latest medical, educational, and research knowledge available. For more information visit the National Fragile X Foundation's Clinic Finder:
Specialists from the Fragile X Center provide:
- Comprehensive developmental and behavioral assessment, including assessment for autism spectrum disorder
- Medical consultation and evaluation, including medication consultation
- Consultative services for all age groups
- Continuity of care
- Appropriate referrals
- Research information
- Information on resources in your community
- Training, education, and support
Director: Amy N. Esler, PhD, LP
To make a referral or request an initial evaluation, please contact the Fragile X Clinic Coordinator:
Desirae Rambeck, MA
Phone: 612-624-0183
Fax: 612-365-9050
E-mail: [email protected]
Pediatric Psychology Program
The Pediatric Psychology Program provides psychology services to children and adolescents that address the developmental learning and behavioral aspects of pediatric medicine. We provide complete neuropsychological evaluations for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology deals with how the brain functions as it influences behavior. Many factors affect a child's unique neuropsychological health. Our experts work in multidisciplinary teams to assess, diagnose and treat your individual child.