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Developmental Center
1206 Pleasant Street
Anna Blank Building
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.241.3434

Developmental Center

Approximately 17 percent of all children born in the United States have a developmental or behavioral disability. Of these children, less than half are properly diagnosed before age five, by which time they face significant delays in cognitive, social and physical development. Unfortunately, these delays have lifelong ramifications for children; limiting their potential and quality of life.

The Blank Children's Developmental Center offers early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for children with developmental disabilities. The specially trained multidisciplinary team of medical specialists and therapists will develop a unique, personalized program for each child. Our goal is to provide every child with the opportunity to receive care early in his or her development to maximize future potential.

An essential feature of the Developmental Center is a family-centered approach in which diagnosis and treatment plans are individualized for each child and family.