Child Development Center of America

What Child Development Center of America does

Child Development Center of America, P.A. is a private pediatric medical practice headquartered at 6974 Griffin Road in Davie, Florida, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children with developmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, gastrointestinal conditions, metabolic disorders, PANDAS/PANS, and related immune and behavioral conditions. The practice operates under a functional medicine model that combines traditional pediatric medicine with biomedical interventions, using comprehensive laboratory testing (bloodwork, MTHFR and genetic testing, metabolic panels, gut health and food sensitivity panels, metal toxicity screening) to design individualized treatment protocols including the signature Leucovorin (folinic acid) protocol developed over more than 11 years, Low Dose Naltrexone therapy, chelation support, and nutritional interventions.

The practice is owned and clinically led by Dr. Brian D. Udell, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with over 50 years of experience including nearly two decades focused on developmental disorders and prior executive roles as Chief Medical Officer of Pediatrix Medical Group and President of Obstetrix Medical Group. A small clinical and administrative staff (Nurse Practitioner, Operations Manager, Medical Assistant, Patient Coordinators) supports service delivery through both in-office visits at the Davie location and telemedicine/virtual follow-up visits, serving patients across Florida and internationally (e.g., Costa Rica). The practice is positioned under protocols of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS).

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service medical consultations (initial examinations of up to 2 hours plus follow-up visits), supplemented by sales of 'The Leucovorin Book' authored by Dr. Udell and launched internationally at the sHEALed Global Premiere in Cannes, France in May 2026. Marketing is driven through the 'The Autism Doctor' blog, social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn), conference appearances, and congressional testimony, establishing the practice's authority in biomedical autism and ADHD treatment. The practice is privately held with no external investors, parent company, or venture capital backing identified.

Name

Child Development Center of America

Legal name

Child Development Center of America, P.A.

Website

https://childdev.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Child Development Center of America is a private pediatric practice in Davie, Florida, that evaluates and treats children with autism, ADHD, and related developmental disorders using a functional medicine model, serving families across Florida and internationally via in-office and telemedicine visits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Developmental Healthcare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Practices (HLAFAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric developmental medicine
• Autism treatment services
• Functional medicine pediatrics
• Biomedical autism therapy
• ADHD treatment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Davie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: The practice generates revenue through patient consultation fees for initial examinations (which may take up to 2 hours) and follow-up visits. Services include comprehensive medical evaluations, laboratory testing coordination, and treatment protocol development.
2. Published Educational Materials: Revenue from sale of Dr. Udell's book 'The Leucovorin Book: A Folinic Acid Protocol for Autism Spectrum and Related Developmental Disorders' available for pre-order, with early access content provided to readers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Child Development Center of America is a pediatric medical practice providing diagnostic evaluation, laboratory testing, and biomedical treatment protocols for children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and related developmental, gastrointestinal, metabolic, autoimmune, and sleep conditions. Services combine traditional pediatric medicine with functional medicine protocols (including the proprietary Leucovorin/Folinic Acid Protocol) and are delivered through in-office visits in Davie, Florida and telemedicine consultations. The practice also publishes The Leucovorin Book as an educational protocol guide.

Product overview

Child Development Center of America is a pediatric medical practice specializing in developmental disorders, offering a unified approach combining traditional pediatric medicine with biomedical interventions for autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. The practice provides comprehensive services including diagnostic evaluation, laboratory testing, and various treatment protocols. The core offerings include The Leucovorin Book (a published protocol guide), treatment services for autism, ADHD, gastrointestinal issues, metabolic disorders, PANDAS/PANS, sleep disorders, chelation therapy, and speech apraxia. Treatment is delivered through in-office visits and telehealth virtual consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Autism Doctor: Dr. Brian D. Udell's professional blog and brand focused on autism and ADHD treatment protocols, accessible at theautismdoctor.com

Products and services

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 patients treated in this specialty over 18 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly known as 'DAN' doctors (Defeat Autism Now), the practice now operates under the direction of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. Dr. Udell completed a Fellowship in Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. The MAPS organization provides protocols and guidelines for pediatric special needs practitioners.
• Pediatrix Medical Group (now Mednax, NYSE)majorOthersDr. Udell held numerous positions at Pediatrix including Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Business Development and Practice Integration, and President of Obstetrix Medical Group. From 2002-2008, he was partner at Best Practices Medical Partners, LLC and principle in Applied Medico-Legal Solutions RRG.
• Broward General Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Udell served as Director of the NICU at Broward General Medical Center, providing neonatal intensive care services.
• Various Medical Schools and UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical mentor for medical and nursing students from FIU, FAU, UM, Nova Southeastern University, and Duke University. Dr. Udell also serves as Senior Clinical Research Advisor for Department of Defense.
• Autism Organizations and ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as valuable resources for patients including: The Autism Community in Action (TACA), Autism Speaks, U.C. Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Autism Society of America Broward Chapter, Autism Research Institute, National Autism Association, and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Multi-location autism services provider specializing in ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. Comparable patient focus and specialty pediatric care delivery, though ABA-focused rather than biomedical like CDCA.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of autism services including ABA therapy and related pediatric developmental services across multiple states. Similar patient focus on children with developmental disorders with substantially broader geographic footprint than CDCA.
• Caravel Autism Health: Multi-location autism treatment centers offering ABA therapy and diagnostic services for children with autism. Comparable specialty pediatric care delivery and patient demographic within the autism treatment category.
• Cortica: Pediatric autism and neurodevelopment care provider combining medical, behavioral, and developmental therapies. Operates multi-state clinics serving a similar patient demographic with an integrated care model that overlaps CDCA's biomedical-plus-behavioral approach.
• Hopebridge: Multi-location autism therapy centers providing ABA-based pediatric services across multiple states. Directly comparable patient demographic (children with autism/developmental delays) with a scaled multi-state clinical footprint that contrasts with CDCA's single physician/single location model.
• The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development: Private practice focused on biomedical and integrative treatment of children with autism and developmental disorders. Highly comparable biomedical treatment philosophy, patient demographic, and integrative pediatric care model that closely mirrors CDCA's approach.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Children's Hospital: Major pediatric hospital with developmental pediatrics and autism programs serving similar patient populations. Comparable patient focus on children with developmental disorders but operates as large academic medical center offering many specialties.
• Boston Children's Hospital: One of the largest pediatric health systems in the US with extensive developmental pediatrics and autism programs. Comparable patient demographic but offers broader medical specialty care as part of large academic medical center - serves as the mainstream counterpart to CDCA's specialized biomedical approach.
• Cleveland Clinic Children's: Large pediatric care provider within Cleveland Clinic with developmental and behavioral health programs. Comparable patient demographic and developmental services but operates as part of broader multi-specialty health system rather than focused specialty practice.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Large pediatric health system with developmental and behavioral health services across multiple facilities. Comparable patient demographic but operates as part of broader pediatric hospital system with multiple service lines rather than focused specialty practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/childdevelopmentcenterofamerica

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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