PRIDE: Promoting Resources in Developmental Education     Phone: (864) 331-1301

PRIDE is a three-year pilot program funded largely by The Duke Endowment.  The initiative aims to identify all children in Greenville County under the age of three with developmental problems as early as possible.  It will also support parents and professionals working with these children through training, education and one-on-one emotional support.  Other partners involved in PRIDE are BabyNet, the Children's Hospital of Greenville Hospital System, Family Connection of S.C., Inc., and Greenville County Schools.

Intake and Scheduling     Phone: (864) 331-1302; Fax: (864) 331-1419

Through one call, parents and providers can schedule appointments with any of the six providers of CDS*.  Furthermore, parents only have to complete one set of intake paperwork for the different providers from which they might receive services.  Click here to view a copy of our intake form in English.  Click here to view the intake form in Spanish.  Then If you need any of the services listed below, call us at the number above.

Medical Records    Phone: (864) 331-1445; Fax: (864) 331-1319

CDS handles the medical records of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and Kidnetics of the Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System; and the Speech, Hearing & Learning Center.  In this way, only one chart exists on a patient who uses more than one of these organizations, providing for improved information-sharing on a case.  Click here to view CDS's Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains our commitment to keeping your child's health information private and secure and your rights as a patient representative to access this information.  Click here to view the Notice of Privacy Practices in Spanish.

Library Media Center

CDS has wonderful resources for children, parents and professionals to use at the center or to check out.  Materials include children's books and tapes, information for parents and caregivers about developmental issues and coping, and professional materials about specific conditions and treatments.  The library is staffed by CDS volunteers and is open during regular business hours.  For more information call (864) 331-1300 or visit the facility. 

Audiology

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

·    Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System* (physician must call directly for appointment, 864-454-5115)

Multidisciplinary evaluations, providing written documentation of the complete assessment and extensive recommendations for medical, behavioral, and educational interventions. Applied Developmental Psychologists address learning and behavior/emotional problems in conjunction with developmental or medical disorders.

Early Intervention

·   BabyNet, Greenville County Health Department

·   KidVentures, Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board

Early Intervention is available to eligible families with children ages birth to six years.  BabyNet services include initial assessment of developmental delay, service coordination, and payment for some therapeutic services for children under three years old.  KidVentures provides service coordination and in-home family training for children under six years old. 

Educational Classrooms

·   School District of Greenville County

Two classrooms for children aged three and four residing in the School District of Greenville County (morning and afternoon sessions).

Family Support

·   Family Connection

Helping families through one-on-one parent connections, support groups, and other services.

Medical Day Treatment

·   The Wonder Center, Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System* (physician must call directly to make referral, 864-331-1377)

Provides nursing care for medically fragile and/or technology dependent children, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Occupational Therapy

·   Kidnetics, Children’s Hospital, Greenville Hospital System* (call Kidnetics directly for appointment, 864-331-1344)

·   School District of Greenville County

Evaluations and treatment to assist with refined motor skills, visual-perceptual skills and sensory organization skills to assist in posture, arm and hand use.  Through therapy children are assisted with daily living skills (self care, feeding, cutting, writing, etc.) as needed to maximize each child's potential and promote independence.

Physical Therapy

·   Kidnetics, Children’s Hospital, Greenville Hospital System* (call Kidnetics directly for appointment, 864-331-1344)

·   School District of Greenville County

Evaluations and treatment to assist with gross motor development (rolling, crawling, walking, running, climbing), strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, positioning challenges, musculoskeletal and neurological problems.  Physical therapists also assess and provide training for assistive devices and adaptive equipment.

Psychology and Learning Services

·   School District of Greenville County

·   Speech, Hearing, & Learning Center

·   Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System* (physician must call directly for appointment, 864-454-5115)

Evaluations and case management for psychological, neuropsychological and educational issues. Parents, physicians, educators and therapists work together to create effective educational plans.    

Speech Therapy

·   Kidnetics, Children’s Hospital, Greenville Hospital System* (call Kidnetics directly for appointment, 864-331-1344)

·   School District of Greenville County

·   Speech, Hearing & Learning Center

Evaluations and treatment for delayed speech or language development, sound production and speech intelligibility, language disorders, stuttering, feeding and swallowing.

Specialty Clinics