• posted: Aug. 15, 2024
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• IEP,  Individualized Education Program

Navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process can be complex and overwhelming for parents. An IEP is a legally binding document that outlines the educational services and support a child Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2024
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• Autism,  OCD,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder is a behavioral issue that affects up to 3 percent of children according to the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. As Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2024
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,  OCD

When to See a Developmental Pediatrician: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Is your child exhibiting recurring behaviors such as repetitively washing hands or checking locks? If so, your child could have obsessive-compulsive disorder, Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2024
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• Learning Disabilities

Children develop at different rates, but you might notice signs of a possible developmental delay. It is essential to act quickly and get early intervention for learning disabilities in Ocean, Read More

• posted: Apr. 22, 2024
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• Developmental Pediatrician,  Developmental Assessments,  Developmental Treatment

When to See a Developmental Pediatrician: Signs Your Child May Benefit A developmental pediatrician can help monitor and treat childhood developmental issues including developmental delays. Dr. Alison Smoller at Developmental Pediatrics Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2023
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• ADHD,  Autism

What to Know about Autism / ADHD Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, are developmental and behavioral disorders which can affect children. Developmental pediatrician Dr. Alison Smoller Read More

• posted: May 26, 2023
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• Learning Disabilities

Is your child struggling with school, and you aren't sure why? They're intelligent but can't seem to get the hang of things. However, there's a chance that they may have Read More

• posted: May 24, 2023
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• Autism

Autism is a complex developmental disorder causing a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms in your child. Our developmental pediatrician Dr. Alison Smoller can diagnose and help you manage your Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2022
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey
• learning disabilities

Signs of Learning Disabilities: What to Watch for and What to Do Learning disabilities are common and if left untreated, they can affect a person’s development, educational experience, and more. Fortunately, Read More

• posted: May 24, 2022
• Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey

Understanding ADHD is key to helping your child thrive after diagnosis. If you have a child with ADHD in Monmouth County Dr. Alison Smoller at Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2022
• developmental pediatrician,  COVID

Here are some helpful tips to help your family and your child through the pandemic. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly two years since the Covid-19 pandemic begin. From Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2021
• developmental pediatrician

Having a child with special needs can be really overwhelming if you aren’t sure exactly how to care for all of their needs. This presents a unique responsibility for parents Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2021
• Anxiety Disorder

As a parent, it may be difficult to determine if your child has an anxiety disorder because it is perfectly normal for most children to feel anxious from time to Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2021
• Learning Disabilities

Having learning disabilities doesn't mean that your child is not as smart as their peers. They might perceive things a little differently and need some help catching up. These signs Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2021
• Autism

Here are some helpful facts that parents should know about autism spectrum disorder. One in 54 children in the US was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2020. Autism Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2021
• Autism

Know the warning signs of childhood autism. Does my child have autism? It’s one of the leading questions we get here at our practice. We understand that if you have a Read More