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Developmental Pediatrics

The developmental pediatric specialists at St. Luke’s Children’s support your child’s behavioral and developmental health with compassion, sensitivity, and skill. Our expertise covers a wide range of conditions including autism, Asperger’s, ADHD/ADD, developmental delay, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, genetic and birth disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome, learning issues, sleeping problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive deficits, speech delay, and aggression. Care is provided to patients from birth to 18 years of age. 

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    Autism: Support and Training for the Family

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    ADHD Myths and Facts

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    Developmental Problems: Testing

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St. Luke's Children's Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Our team of specialists is dedicated to the care of children with disorders that affect development, behavior, and learning.

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  • Location & Contact Info

    3525 E. Louise Dr.
    (Meadowlake Building), Suite 250
    Meridian, ID 83642
    (208) 381-7312

Providers

  • Lindsay M. Cary, DO

    Developmental Pediatrics

    Biography

    Lindsay Cary, DO is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician with clinical interests in ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning difficulties, and genetic disorders. She is passionate about helping children and their families reach their goals. 

    Dr. Cary earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Miami University. As part of her medical education, she completed her general pediatric residency in Dayton, OH where she spent time treating children at Dayton Children’s Hospital, as well as caring for children of military families at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Dr. Cary completed a fellowship in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. 

    In her free time, Dr. Cary enjoys baking, running, and spending time outdoors with her family and dog. 

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • J. Timothy Leavell, MD

    Developmental Pediatrics

    Biography

    J.T. Leavell, MD has broad clinical interests including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, complex learning disorders, and genetic disorders causing delays in development. He is board certified in pediatrics and developmental behavioral pediatrics.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Monica H. McCullough, NP

    Developmental Pediatrics

    Biography

    Monica McCullough, MSN, RN, CPNP is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner and has served in a variety of nursing, educational, and leadership roles. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other neurodevelopmental and behavioral mental health conditions. She is passionate about supporting quality of life for families with a child/children with an autism spectrum disorder and helping these children enter adulthood with a strong sense of self-worth.

    Monica earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Delaware and her first master's degree in child and adolescent mental health nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and her second master's degree in pediatric primary care nursing, nurse practitioner from Gwynedd Mercy College.

    In her free time, Monica enjoys traveling with her family, gardening, and hunting for antique and flea market treasures.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Dawn L. Powell, NP

    Developmental Pediatrics

    Biography

    Dawn Powell, DNP, CPNP-PC is board certified in pediatrics. She earned bachelor's degrees in nursing from Idaho State University and anthropology from Gannon University. She earned her doctoral degree in nursing practice from the University of Utah, where she also completed her residency. 

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

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