Your Telehealth Medical Home for Children with Developmental & Behavioral Needs
At Turtle Pediatrics, we are committed to being your child’s telehealth medical home for developmental and behavioral challenges. A “medical home” signifies a central, single point of contact where our board-certified Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, Dr. Nallapati, coordinates your child’s care. We strive to assure it is patient-centered, comprehensive, and accessible for families across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, all through our convenient virtual platform.
Whether your child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis, ADHD, learning disabilities, or other developmental delays, we act as your hub for integrated, holistic care.
Key Pillars of Your Child’s Telehealth Medical Home:
1. Patient-Centered Telehealth Care
Dr. Nallapati’s approach is deeply patient-centered, recognizing that you and your child are the primary decision-makers and experts in your own lives.
- Collaborative Treatment Plans: We believe in shared decision-making, guiding families through options and creating treatment plans collaboratively. Your family’s values and preferences drive the care forward.
- Empowering Families: We provide clear information and support, empowering you to be effective advocates and partners in your child’s developmental journey.
2. Comprehensive Telehealth Care
Our Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician (DBP) provides comprehensive telehealth care that addresses your child’s entire well-being, not just a single diagnosis.
- Management of Co-occurring Conditions: Children with developmental conditions often face multiple co-occurring medical or mental health issues (e.g., sleep disorders, feeding difficulties, anxiety, ADHD comorbidities, gastrointestinal problems). Dr. Nallapati proactively screens for and manages these comorbidities, understanding their impact on your child’s overall functioning and treatment plan.
- Anticipatory Guidance: We provide proactive telehealth guidance for upcoming developmental stages (e.g., puberty, transition to adulthood), potential challenges, and appropriate resources, helping families prepare for the future.
- Preventive Care Reinforcement: While not your child’s primary care physician, we reinforce the importance of routine preventive care (immunizations, well-child visits) and actively collaborate with your child’s primary care provider to ensure holistic health.
3. Coordinated Telehealth Care Across NY, NJ, PA
Dr. Nallapati acts as the primary “navigator” or “quarterback” for your child’s complex care, serving as the central point of contact for your family and other providers, virtually.
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: We actively communicate and collaborate with a wide array of professionals involved in your child’s care, ensuring seamless integration:
- Therapists: Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavioral therapists (e.g., ABA providers).
- Educational Professionals: School psychologists, special education teachers, IEP/504 coordinators.
- Other Medical Specialists: Neurologists, geneticists, child psychiatrists, gastroenterologists, audiologists, ophthalmologists.
- Efficient Information Sharing: We ensure that crucial information (diagnosis, telehealth assessment results, treatment plans, progress reports) is shared appropriately and efficiently among all members of the care team. This prevents fragmentation of care and reduces redundant evaluations.
- Integrated Treatment Planning: We help integrate recommendations from various disciplines into a cohesive, individualized care plan. We track these referrals and ensure continuity of care, guaranteeing all interventions are complementary and work towards your child’s common goals.
Why Choose Turtle Pediatrics as Your Telehealth Medical Home?
Choosing Turtle Pediatrics means selecting a dedicated partner committed to providing patient-centered, comprehensive, and coordinated care for your child with developmental and behavioral needs. Our telehealth model ensures accessibility and consistency, allowing us to serve as your child’s central “medical home” across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, supporting their optimal development and well-being every step of the way.