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Neurodevelopmental Disorders Pediatric Inpatient Treatment
To Learn More or Refer A Child
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Opening August 2025!
Neurodevelopmental DIsorders Pediatric Inpatient Treatment
Specialized psychiatric inpatient treatment for ages 8 - 17
The Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) Inpatient Program at Pine Rest is a specialized psychiatric treatment program for children and adolescents, ages 8 to 17, who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability. Children receive specialty treatment to reduce problematic behaviors including aggression, property destruction and self-injury as well as address co-occurring psychiatric disorders such as anxiety or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The primary focus is on improving skills that help the patient successfully reintegrate into community settings. This involves intensive analysis of behaviors, developing behavior plans that fit each child’s unique needs, and caregiver/parent training that builds confidence and teaches skills to help parents manage problematic behaviors.
This 4-bed inpatient unit provides a safe, structured environment where children receive intensive, individualized care to help reduce behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, and property destruction, while also addressing co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders.
To learn more or refer a child, email us at
NDD.referrals@pinerest.org
A member of our team will respond within 24–72 hours.
Location
The Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders Pilot Program is located in Building E on the Pine Rest campus, 300 68th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average length of stay?
Children on the NDD unit will have an average length of stay of 20-25 days. This ensures our team has adequate time to work with each child on regulating their behaviors and working with parents or caregivers on strategies to use for when the child leaves the unit and returns home.
Who is part of my child’s treatment team?
This program features a skilled, multidisciplinary clinical team delivering intensive behavioral approaches tailored to each child’s needs. The team includes the following professionals: fellowship trained child and adolescent psychiatrists, board-certified behavior analysts, registered nurses, a pediatrician, a social worker, an occupational therapist, a speech and language pathologist, psychiatric technicians, registered behavior technicians, and a nurse manager.
Do you take insurance?
Pine Rest participates with almost all major insurance plans. Co-pays and deductibles vary. Contact your insurance provider for what your
plan will cover. Patients with Medicaid or no insurance must contact their local Community Mental Health for assessment and referral. Our intake clinicians can assist you in the process.
Is lodging available for patients and their families?
Families from long distances may arrange lodging at one of the area hotels or Ronald McDonald House West Michigan. Your intake clinician will connect you to local lodging information.
