The Section of Developmental & Behavioral Sciences offers comprehensive services to address the developmental, psychiatric and psychological needs of children, adolescents and their families. Particular emphasis is placed on children who are experiencing psychological difficulties associated with chronic illness or traumatic injuries.
| Timothy R. Apodaca , PhD | Psychologist; Assistant Professor Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Vincent Barone , PhD | Child Psychologist,
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| James R. (Bob) Batterson , MD | Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist,
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Brian Belden , PhD | Developmental and Child Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| David Bennett , PhD | Clinical Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Carol Burcham Garrison , MD | Developmental Pediatrician,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Edward Christophersen , PhD | Clinical Psychologist,
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Mark Connelly , PhD | Clinical Psychologist; Co-Director, Pain Management Program; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine,
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| Lynne Covitz Hardy , PhD, ABPP | Clinical Psychologist,
Director of Psychology Training,
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Carol Daniel , MD | Developmental Pediatrician,
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Amanda A. Drews , PhD | Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Meredith Dreyer , PhD | Clinical Psychologist,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Anna Egan , PhD | Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Rochelle Harris , PhD, ABPP | Clinical Psychologist ,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Rebecca J. Johnson , PhD | Clinical Psychologist,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Michele Kilo , MD | Section Chief, Developmental & Behavioral Sciences,
Developmental Pediatrician ,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Christy Kleinsorge , PhD | Clinical Psychologist,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Maria Korth , PhD | Clinical Psychologist,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Tarah Kruger , MD | Developmental Pediatrician,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Katie L. Lindberg , PsyD, LP | Licensed Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Victoria Little , PhD | Child Psychologist,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Catherine E. Madden , MD | Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Christine Moser , PsyD | Clinical Psychologist,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Sarah S. Nyp , MD | Developmental Pediatrician, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Kathryn Pieper , PhD | Clinical Psychologist,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Jennifer Schurman , PhD | Clinical Psychologist,
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Sarah Soden , MD | Developmental Pediatrician,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Matthew C. Wassom , PhD | Staff Psychologist; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Debra Willsie , DO, FAPA, FAACAP | Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist,
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
| Jo Ann Youngblood , PhD | Licensed Psychologist |