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The mission of the
Section of Pediatric Psychology is to provide the best possible
services to our patients and their families, utilizing empirically-supported
diagnostic and treatment techniques, implemented with caring
and respect. We provide a range of specialized psychological
evaluation and treatment services to children from infancy
through young adulthood, coordinating care with other specialists
and professionals to best meet each child's needs. Staff
in Pediatric Psychology include pediatric psychologists, fellows,
assistants, social workers, and administrative and support
personnel. Professional staff are involved in clinical
teaching, research, and professional associations, and are
recognized regionally and nationally as experts in their subspecialty
fields. Within Pediatric Psychology are several specialized
programs, and staff work closely with professionals in other
departments to best address each child's specific difficulties.
These include ACET
(ADHD Center for Evaluation and Treatment), PPIP (Pediatric
Pain and Incontinence Program), CCCA
(The Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism), and the
Hospital
Consultation-Liaison
Service.
Diagnostic evaluations are available for children with attentional,
learning, developmental, behavioral, or emotional problems,
with psychological and psychoeducational testing conducted
when indicated. Staff psychologists have special expertise
in psychological treatment of eating and feeding disorders,
developmental disabilities, chronic and acute pain, coping
with illness and disease, attentional and learning difficulties,
and physical symptoms associated with stress.
Vanessa
K. Jensen, Psy.D.
Gerard
A. Banez, Ph.D.
Michael
J. Manos, Ph.D.
Dunya
T. Yaldoo, Ph.D
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