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Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development
Why choose Ochsner Health’s Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development for your child?
Appropriate evaluation and care are essential for children experiencing developmental or behavioral concerns. At Ochsner’s Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with developmental disorders. As Louisiana’s only comprehensive pediatric developmental center, we care for neurodevelopmental disorders through multidisciplinary interdisciplinary team evaluations and treatment. Our care is based on the latest scientific evidence, and we engage parents as vital team members with specific, individualized education and resources. All you need is a referral from your child’s pediatrician to get started.
Developmental Care, Close to Home
Developmental disorders often require multiple visits over months and even years. Some conditions require lifelong follow-up. We care for children with a variety of developmental disorders at our Jefferson Highway location in New Orleans and three convenient satellite locations throughout Mississippi.
Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development at Ochsner Health Center for Children - New Orleans
Autism Assessment Clinic
Down Syndrome Clinic
High-risk Newborn Follow-Up Clinic
Neuromotor and Spasticity Clinic
Pediatric Feeding Clinic
Child psychology
Developmental pediatrics
Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology
Parent-focused applied behavioral analysis therapy
Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development at Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Autism Assessment Clinic
Infant and pediatric feeding
Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology
Parent-focused applied behavioral analysis therapy
Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development at Ochsner Health Center for Children - River Chase in Covington, Louisiana
Autism Assessment Clinic
Child psychology
Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology
Parent-focused applied behavioral analysis therapy
Michael R. Boh Center at the Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy in Jefferson, Louisiana
Occupational therapy for students enrolled in the school
Physical therapy
Teacher consultation
Conditions We Treat
Experts at the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development care for various childhood disorders. These include:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — a common neurobehavioral condition that often affects children and causes lack of focus, difficulty paying attention and hyperactivity
Autism spectrum disorders — a neurodevelopmental disability that causes a range of differences, including those related to communication, social behavior and learning
Cerebral palsy — disorders that interfere with balance, movement and posture
Developmental delays in motor, cognitive, speech/language and social development
Down syndrome — a genetic disorder that results in intellectual and developmental delays
Feeding disorders
Genetic disorders
High-risk neonatal conditions, including prematurity and heart defects present at birth (congenital heart disease)
Learning disabilities, such as dyslexia
Muscular dystrophy — a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness
School-related problems
Spina bifida — a condition that causes a developing baby’s spinal cord to develop improperly
Spinal muscular atrophy — a genetic disorder that causes weakness in the muscles used for movement
Our team, working for your child
When you come to the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, you may be able to receive all your pediatric specialty care in one location. During your appointment in one of our multidisciplinary programs, you see multiple experts in a single building. You’ll stay in one room, and our experts come to you.
Some of the pediatric specialists who may serve your child include:
Developmental pediatrician
Pediatric behavioral psychologist
Occupational therapist
Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor
Physical therapist
Social worker
Speech-language pathologist
Other pediatric subspecialists also participate in our multidisciplinary clinics, as do other members of our care team, such as access navigators and medical assistants.
Connect with Us
The Boh Center makes it easy for you to see more than one our team members on the same day. One of our specialized care coordinators will take your child’s history and help you set up your child’s evaluation. To get started, call 504-493-2019
The Boh Center is located at: 1319 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121
How to help your child prepare for their visit to the Boh Center.
Additional Clinic Locations
To contact our River Chase location on the Northshore, please call 985-875-2800.
Virtual Appointments Save Time
Diagnostic visits and medical appointments at the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development occur in person. However, follow-up visits often take place virtually, which allows you to see your child’s specialists from the comfort of home. All you need is a smartphone or computer and internet access.
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Webinars for Parents - Spring 2023
Autism Acceptance Webinar Series for Parents
Autism Acceptance Webinar Series for Parents, presented by The Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, is a 12-part webinar series for parents of children with autism. Professionals will share their knowledge and evidence-based strategies for supporting children with autism and encouraging positive behavior.
All webinars take place during lunch from noon-12:45 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a referral for my child to be seen at The Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development?
Yes, we require a referral from your child’s pediatrician.
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Does Ochsner take my child's insurance?
Ochsner accepts a wide variety of insurance plans. Our staff will work with your family to determine if the requested services are covered, which is based on the potential diagnosis as well as your insurance carrier finding the requested services medically necessary.
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Do you test for dyslexia and ADHD?
Yes, our providers provide testing for dyslexia and other learning concerns, including ADHD. These tests may or may not be covered by your insurance based on your individual plan. Our staff will help you determine pricing.
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How long is the wait list at The Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development?
Wait times vary based on the services requested. We understand the importance of your child being seen as quickly as possible. Our team strives to reduce wait times for our patients.
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What are the advantages for family counseling?
Counseling that involves families is available at Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development at Ochsner Health Center in New Orleans and Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development at Ochsner Health Center for Children - River Chase. There are plenty of advantages of family counseling, such as better understanding of family dynamics, problem-solving skills, empathy, better communication skills and anger management. It can also help you cope with life trauma, such as a divorce, death or illness.
