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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is an affiliate of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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We offer care in 17 counties across Pennsylvania. Exceptional pediatric care is always close-to-home.
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After a diagnosis of Bell’s palsy, Sophie found the courage to compete at a gymnastics event with the help of her care provider.
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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for ambulatory health care and primary care medical home.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is part of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, ranked 8th in the nation overall by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Honor Roll for Best Children’s Hospitals.
Change can be difficult for children of all ages, especially when it comes to going to a new school. It can be even more overwhelming for a child with autism. There are ways to plan and alleviate some of the stress of transitioning even before the school year starts.
Sit down with your teen and explain the change that’s about to happen. Ask if there are questions you can answer or ideas of how to make the start of the new year better. You should also remind your child of how he or she has successfully coped with other transitions in the past and how to apply those to future events.
Show your teen photos of their new school, classrooms and teachers or if possible, schedule an appointment ahead of time to go and meet the teachers and tour the building. Anything to familiarize them with their new environment in advance may help to smooth the transition.
About a month or so before school starts, reintroduce the school year bedtime and wake up time to get your teen back into a routine. You should also encourage your teen to read books and practice other educational skills such as drawing, painting or playing music.
Have your teen help pick out a new backpack and school supplies. If high school is the first time he or she has a locker, look at pictures of what the locker should look like and talk about how to organize it. If possible, consider practicing their combination during your summer visit. Making the preparation fun will help to build some excitement about the new year.
Talk to your autistic teen about opening up to others and looking for opportunities to make friends and increase skills, especially in areas of interest. High school is a great time to develop social skills and have friends who are both alike and different than themselves.
Familiarize yourself with special education rights and do your part to be involved in special education resources, such as meetups with other parents of autistic teens and any educational events your school may offer.
Your pediatric provider can serve as an additional resource for any questions you may have as you prepare to send your autistic teen to a new school.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
Learn more about UPMC Patient Portals.
By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
Pay Your Bill Online
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Stonewood Commons II 103 Bradford Road, Suite 200 Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.