Members of the division of developmental and behavioral pediatrics conduct research on child and youth with developmental disabilities, as well as those who experience loss or other types of stressors and trauma. Examples of types of research conducted include evaluation of health interventions, assessments of care inequities, and perspectives of key stakeholders about specific health topics. 

See all of our Pediatric Research programs.

Research projects

The Effectiveness of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in children 18-36 months by Primary Care Clinicians: A Multisite Study    DBPNet; H-40878  

Implementation of a video-coaching parenting intervention for mothers with OUD in Pediatric Primary Care: Clinical Stakeholder Focus Group Discussions    H-45371  

Implementation of a video-coaching parenting intervention for mothers with OUD in Pediatric Primary Care: Clinical Stakeholder Focus Group Discussions    H-45462  

Meeting the Unique Needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children at Boston Medical Center: A Mixed Methods Study   H-45119  

Mini Fellow: Maximal Outcome- The Role of Advanced Training in DBP    H-44216  

Parenting Intervention for Mothers with Substance Use Disorder    H-44513  

Preventing inter-generational substance use: assessing caregiver and provider goals for pediatrician guidance to prevent adolescent substance use    H-44973  

Supporting Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) During Needle-related Hospital Visits through the use of Behavior Analytic Strategies    H-45181  

Testing the Efficacy of an Adapted Family-Centered Autism Transition Intervention in a Safety Net Hospital Setting H-43047