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Center for Developmental Medicine and Child Psychiatry
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Center for Developmental Medicine
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Autism spectrum disorder, which is characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, as well as restricted interests and repetitive behaviors, has been increasing in recent years. Also, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, it is a neurodevelopmental disorder resulting from innate differences in brain development. In our center, specialists in pediatrics and psychiatry work collaboratively to focus on children's mental health, development, and social skills. We provide diagnosis and treatment for developmental concerns such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and learning disabilities, as well as for mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, school absenteeism, and trauma-related disorders. We serve children and adolescents who have developmental or mental health issues persisting from infancy, providing diagnoses based on thorough evaluations. We advise caregivers on how to interact with their children and what types of support to seek within the community. For the children themselves, we assess their specific characteristics, provide support to help them understand these traits when necessary, and offer assistance to foster independence. We also consider medication therapy as needed for difficult-to-treat sleep disorders, behavioral disorders such as panic, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, tics, anxiety, and depressive states.
Features
At our center, we provide advanced, collaborative care informed by interdisciplinary research on developmental disorders across fields such as child neuroscience, education, and psychology. Depending on symptoms and age, pediatricians and child psychiatrists work together to provide care. Leveraging our respective expertise, we provide assessments of development, psychological aspects, and brain function, as well as psychoeducation, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. We also collaborate with schools and the local community as needed.
Request for Referrals
Whether your referral comes from pediatrics or psychiatry, please review the Children's Mental Health Center website and use the referral form template to fax it to us along with the referral and appointment request form. We will fax you an update on appointment availability within approximately two weeks. Regardless of the referring department, a pediatrician or child psychiatrist will provide care based on the nature of the inquiry and the child's age. Please note that depending on the distance or the symptoms, we may refer you to a second opinion clinic or another medical facility. We appreciate your understanding.
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Information for Outpatients
Consultation times
| First visit | 8:30 am to 11:00 am |
|---|---|
| Follow-up visit | 8:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Follow-up visit with appointment |
8:30 am to 3:00 pm |
※First-time visitors to The University of Osaka Hospital must have a referral from a physician.
Outpatient consultation days
Monday to Friday
Non-consultation days
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays New Year’s Holidays: Dec. 29 to Jan. 3
