Child Development Center

The University of California, Irvine Child Development Center (CDC) is a nationally recognized center of excellence in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related disorders of attention, behavior and learning. The CDC delivers direct services to children and families in the form of two clinical programs: an outpatient diagnostic and treatment office and a year-round school-based day treatment program.

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Diagnostic evaluations include a medical assessment by a physician (pediatrician, neurologist or psychiatrist) and a behavioral assessment by a psychologist. Psychometric, neuropsychological and double-blind medication assessments are also offered in the physician office. Treatment services include management of medication; groups for parents to teach principles and techniques of behavior modification; and groups for children to foster development of social skills. The day treatment program provides long-term intensive intervention (5 hours a day in the classroom and 1 hour a day in small groups for social skills training to improve peer relationships).

The UC Irvine Department of Pediatrics has been named as a Vanguard Center for The National Children’s Study (NCS) which will examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and development of more than 100,000 children across the United States, following them from before birth until age 21. The goal of the study is to improve the health and well-being of children. This project will be coordinated by the Child Development Center under the direction of Principal Investigator, James Swanson, Ph.D. For local information on the National Children's Study please call 949.824.1822.

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CDC School 949.824.ADHD (2343)
General Information and Research Studies 949.824.1800