Behavioral and Developmental Services

Behavioral and Developmental Services

SPIN's Behavioral and Developmental Services, located in Northeast Philadelphia, offer evaluation, diagnostics, treatment and training services for children and adolescents with developmental delays or disabilities and adults with co-occurring behavioral health and intellectual disabilities as well as clinical services for the general population experiencing behavioral health or life stress issues.

Our vision is to improve chosen outcomes for individuals and their families/caregivers who seek information, counsel or support with the challenges in their life.

Current services we offer include:

Psychiatric Evaluations and Treatment for Children, Adolescents and Adults

• We are a participating provider with Magellan Behavioral Health and Aetna 
• Fee-for-service payments are also accepted

Psycho-educational Evaluation and Diagnostics

• Children at risk for or perceived to have a learning difficulty, developmental delay or disability or behavioral health issue from birth through age eighteen, including Autism Spectrum Disorder 
• Adults either known or perceived to have a cognitive disability
• These services are typically not covered by insurance programs. Fee-for-service payments are accepted.

Counseling and Therapy

• Any child, adolescent or adult, with or without developmental disability, who is experiencing a life stressor or who is at risk for or identified with behavioral health issues. 
• We are a participating provider with Magellan Behavioral Health and Aetna 
• Fee-for-service payments are also accepted

Integrated Behavioral Support for Preschool Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who Attend SPIN's Autistic Support Classrooms

• Funded through Community Behavioral Health (CBH)
• Participants must be enrolled in Medical Assistance
• For more information, please contact Karen Smith, Program Manager, at 215.612.7642

Clinical and Behavioral Supports for Adults in SPIN's Residential Program

• Intensive integrated clinical supports for adults residing in one of SPIN's Behavioral Health CLAs
• Eligibility for services is based on authorization through an individual's Individual Support Plan (ISP)

Training and Consultation in Behavioral Support and Management

• Clinical staff are available to provide training and/or program level consultation on a variety of behavioral health and developmental disability topics
• Recent trainings have included:
  • Supporting children with challenging behavior
  • Building working alliances with families
  • Understanding and identifying autism
  • Support strategies for children and adults with autism
  • Consulting in community settings

Clinical Staff

• Annemarie Clarke, Ph.D. - Corporate Officer, Behavioral & Developmental Services - Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist 
• Vicki Morrow, M.D. - Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
• Richard Sadowsky, Ph.D. - Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Alexandra Ranieri-Deniken, Psy.D. – Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Michele McIntyre, - Certified School Psychologist

• Staci Fleisher, Psy.D. - Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Karen Smith, M.S.W. - Autism Program Manager/Social Worker
• Sharon Heileman, M.S. - Licensed Professional Counselor
• SPIN Behavioral Specialists - Master's level staff who provide behavioral support plans for children and adults in SPIN's Adult/Residential Programs 

For More Information

To schedule an appointment with a member of our clinical team or for more information about our services, please call the Office Administrator, Scott Sadowsky, at 215.612.7625 and he will direct your call appropriately.

Internship and Practicum Opportunities

The Behavioral and Developmental Services Department accepts applications from undergraduate and graduate students in Psychology, Medicine, Education and Social Work who are looking to gain experience in the field.

For more information, please click here.