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Developmental and behavioral issues require an in-depth examination of a child’s medical, social, and family history. Difficult behaviors and academic concerns may develop secondary to medical problems, language delays, learning disabilities, delayed cognition, and mood disorders. These issues must be explored to create a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plan.

During the evaluation, your child will receive a diagnostic plan, academic planning, and behavior and medical management. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor progress.

We would be happy to speak with you about your child.

Consultations will provide a comprehensive medical evaluation for your child by exploring psychological, family, and educational factors.

The consultation includes:

Detailed history of current and past information contributing to present problem
Birth
Review of systems
Developmental and behavioral milestones
Family history and educational review

Dr. Roth will also perform a complete physical, neurologic and genetic exam with specific focus on development and behavior. At the end of the evaluation, you will receive a comprehensive plan including medical interventions, behavior management, school placement, and special services.

MEET JON ROTH

Welcome to Jon Roth M.D., my practice of developmental and behavioral pediatrics. In 1984, I graduated from Mount Sinai Medical School with an interest in premature infants and children. I continued my training as a physician with a pediatric residency at the University of Connecticut and then a three year fellowship in neonatology at the University of Texas at Houston. In 1990, I joined a neonatal practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, for three years, and then a second practice in Denver, Colorado, for 11 years.

In 2008, I narrowed my focus to children with developmental and behavioral issues. In 2009, I decided I could better serve the citizens of Oklahoma by opening my own practice.

At my practice, I am an advocate for your child. I will work with the child's school and other health care professionals to provide your child with the best care possible. These professionals include special education teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational and physical therapists. Beyond the initial evaluation, I will provide ongoing support for your child.

Testing for learning disability is performed by your school after a written request is submitted.

SPECIALTIES

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Dr. Roth will provide a diagnosis during the consultation with the child and parents. Formal questionnaires are used in the diagnostic process. Once a diagnosis is made, Dr. Roth will develop a treatment plan with the parents. The treatment plan may include behavior therapy and medication.

Learning Disability

Dr. Roth will conduct a full evaluation of school testing and develop an individualized education plan for your child at his or her school. Ongoing support will be provided to reevaluate the special services required at each step in your child's education.

Mood Disorders

Dr. Roth will perform a full psychological evaluation by DSM4 criteria for depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Behavioral and medication recommendations with be provided in conjunction with follow-up appointments.

Oppositional Disorder

Dr. Roth will evaluate Oppositional Disorder using formal questionnaires and clinical history. He will provide recommendations and strategies to handle dysfunction at home and at school. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled with your child to examine the effectiveness of these strategies and to make adjustments.

Other Specialties

Dr. Roth evaluates generalized behavior problems in developmentally delayed children. To improve behavior, Dr. Roth will employ behavior and medical management, parent/child interaction therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and ongoing follow-up appointments.

Dr. Roth also conducts follow-up appointments for premature infants. He will assure medical needs are met with respect to nutrition, neurological evaluation with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, respiratory problems, ophthalmologic follow-ups, and hearing evaluation.

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CONSULTATIONS

A full developmental evaluation is time consuming and can be very difficult to perform properly in a busy primary care setting. In contrast with your crowded pediatrician's office, my consultation takes place in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. The consultation can last up to one hour. During that time, I will get to know your family with an emphasis on your child's developmental problems. In addition, you will have direct access to the doctor in the event of ongoing issues. Most practices have you speak with a nurse; I take your calls directly.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), developmental delay, mood disorder, school problems, oppositional disorder, sleep disorder, and neonatal follow-ups have complex effects requiring time and patience that goes beyond simple medication management. In addition to

an initial consultation, I will provide continuing care for these disorders. Often, close analysis is required with other health care and school professionals to coordinate your child's treatment plan.

* We are now accepting most insurances including Soonercare. Please feel free to call the office at 405-348-6500 with any insurance questions. Our office hours are 9-4 Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri and 9-12 Wed & Sat.