Developmental Pediatrics in Miami and Orlando
“Ten months” is not an answer you should have to accept.
You already know something is going on. You shouldn't have to wait a year just to hear someone confirm it.
Aldea matches Miami and Orlando families with licensed developmental pediatricians for autism, ADHD, and developmental delay evaluations, without the months-long wait families so often describe.
Dr. Renata Alves
Developmental Pediatrician, MD
Matched in Orlando
4-year-old, developmental delay concerns
Signs it may be time for a developmental pediatrics evaluation
If you've been quietly keeping a mental list of things that feel "off," that instinct is worth listening to.
Missed or delayed milestones
Your child is behind expected milestones for talking, walking, playing, or social interaction, and it has not caught up on its own.
Your pediatrician suggested a referral
Your child's pediatrician has flagged a concern and recommended a more in-depth developmental evaluation.
You have been on a waitlist for months
You started this process a while ago and are still waiting to be seen, while your child's needs have not paused in the meantime.
School has raised a concern
A teacher or daycare has mentioned differences in attention, behavior, or development that you had already been noticing at home.
You need a diagnosis to access services
Therapy, school accommodations, or other supports your child needs require a formal developmental or medical diagnosis first.
You just need someone to take it seriously
You have brought up your concerns before and left feeling dismissed. That alone is reason enough to seek a second, more thorough opinion.
What a developmental pediatrics evaluation covers
These specialists look at the whole picture of how your child grows, learns, and behaves, not just one symptom in isolation.
Autism spectrum evaluations
A comprehensive look at social communication, play, and behavior patterns to reach a clear diagnostic picture.
ADHD and attention concerns
Assessment of attention, impulsivity, and activity level across settings, not just what you see at home.
Global developmental delay
Evaluation of language, motor, cognitive, and social development when more than one area seems behind.
Genetic and medical developmental conditions
Developmental concerns connected to a genetic syndrome, prematurity, or other medical history.
Behavioral and regulation concerns
Difficulty with emotional regulation, transitions, or behavior that goes beyond typical developmental stages.
Second opinions
A fresh, thorough evaluation when a previous assessment left you with more questions than answers.
Get matched with a developmental pediatrician in three steps
No calling around, no eight-month hold, and no more wondering if anyone is actually going to help.
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Tell us about your child
Answer a few questions about your child's needs, concerns, and the support you are looking for.
Find support for my child2
Get matched with providers
We help you find vetted pediatric providers who fit your child's needs, location, and preferences.
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Take the next step
Connect with the provider that feels right for your family and begin your care journey.
What to expect from a developmental pediatrics evaluation
A thorough evaluation should leave you with answers, not more questions than you started with.
Full developmental history
A detailed look at your child's medical, developmental, and family history, including everything you have already noticed.
Direct observation and assessment
Structured, standardized assessment of your child's communication, behavior, motor skills, and play.
Time to actually be heard
Your observations as a parent are treated as clinical information, not just background noise before the "real" assessment.
A clear diagnostic picture
A written summary of findings and any diagnosis, so you finally have a name for what you've been carrying alone.
Referrals that actually make sense
Recommendations for therapy, school support, or further specialists, based on what your child specifically needs.
A report you can use
Documentation you can bring to school, insurance, or therapy providers without having to fight for it.
Developmental pediatrics cost and payment
We'd rather tell you plainly how this works than let you find out partway through booking.
Concierge Pathway (private pay)
These visits are private pay. You'll know the cost upfront, with no insurance approval to wait on.
Why we do it this way
Skipping insurance authorization is how we get families evaluated in weeks instead of months, a trade-off worth being upfront about.
Have a question about cost? Reach out before you book and our team will walk you through it.
A family's experience with developmental pediatrics
Real experiences from parents who found support through Aldea.
“We were quoted nearly a year to see a developmental pediatrician through our regular pediatrician's referral. My son was not going to just wait a year for us to find out what was going on. Getting seen within weeks through Aldea meant we finally had a name for what we were dealing with, instead of just a feeling.”
Marcus Bell
Parent, Miami
Frequently asked questions about developmental pediatrics
The questions we hear most from Miami and Orlando parents, answered plainly.
A developmental pediatrician is a medical doctor who evaluates and diagnoses developmental, behavioral, and learning concerns, including autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. They look at the whole child, not one isolated symptom.
Your regular pediatrician can flag a concern, but a developmental pediatrician spends much more time on a single evaluation and is trained to reach a formal diagnosis.
Demand far outpaces the number of specialists in most areas, which is why families often describe waits of many months. Aldea's matching process is built to get you seen faster than that.
Evaluations can happen as early as infancy through adolescence. If you have a concern now, it's worth having it looked at now, not waiting to see if your child catches up.
These visits are private pay. That trade-off is part of how we get families evaluated in weeks rather than months. Our team can walk you through exact costs before you book.
You'll get a written summary of the findings, any diagnosis, and clear next steps — whether that's therapy, school support, or a referral to another specialist.
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