NDPSC Clinic | Medical College of Wisconsin

The Neurodevelopmental Disorders Psychiatry Specialty Clinic is available to people with neurodevelopmental disorders who also have behavioral problems or psychiatric disorders and are seeking professional evaluation and treatment.

Mission

The NDPSC will provide diagnostic assessments, medication and non-medication treatments, incorporating best practices and using quality concepts, educating current and future clinicians, being a resource for patients and families, engaging in scholarship, and collaborating with clinicians at MCW, Froedtert Health, and the Wisconsin community.

Vision

The NDPSC will be a trusted leader, a center of excellence, and a clinical resource in improving the quality of life for persons with co-occurring neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. We will live by our values of caring and respecting people, working together inclusively, learning and sharing knowledge, and being responsible with integrity.

Stabilization model

To improve access to care, the NDPSC uses a model of treatment called stabilization, which is done in coordination with a patient's primary care or community prescriber. Once treatment has been successful, if there is a need for ongoing maintenance medication treatment, at that time our providers would transition medication treatment back to our patient's primary care or community prescriber. If there is a need for stabilization in the future, our providers would be glad to see you for re-stabilization.

Visit expectations

Initial assessments will be for 90-120 minutes in-person, with follow-up visits being virtually. If stabilization is longer than 11 months another in-person visit is scheduled.

Clinic set up

The clinic meets Thursday between 1:00 and 6:00 pm and is located at the Tosa Health Center at:

1155 North Mayfair Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226

The NDPSC has a pool of nurses and medical assistants that assist in addressing issues that occur between appointments.

Goals for patients

Promote a patient's sense of independence, freedom, and self-determination, to improve your quality of life, and to assist them in addressing any developmental tasks
Determine the best way to understand patient concerns or symptoms, clarify if they have a psychiatric disorder, and offer safe and effective treatment options including levels of care and alternatives to treatment
Educate patients about any current disorders so that they can make the most informed decisions for themselves regarding their care and treatment. Patients are the decision maker in their treatment; Dr. O'Grady and staff are here to help inform your decision making

Resources

AAIDD

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary membership organization of professionals and others concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1876, it has educational materials and trainings helpful for families and community service providers.
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ASSW

Autism Society of Southeast Wisconsin is a local resource with educational and therapeutic resources for persons and families regarding Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention

The National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities is a federally funded organization with a focus on identifying and treating developmental disorders.
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Children's Wisconsin Down Syndrome Program

The Down Syndrome Program based at Children’s Wisconsin is an excellent resource to address clinical concerns, offering information and consultation for families and primary care providers.
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NORD

The National Organization for Rare Diseases is a good resource for information regarding neurogenetic developmental disorders.
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Waisman Center

The Waisman Center is a federally supported organization located in Madison Wisconsin, affiliated with the University Of Wisconsin, with information resources, clinical services, research activities, and professional training with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Meet the Team

Joseph O’Grady Jr., MD, is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is the Director of the MCW Neurodevelopmental Disorders Psychiatry Specialty Clinic at the Tosa Health Center.

Joseph P. O'Grady, MD

Associate Professor of Psychiatry; Director, MCW Neurodevelopmental Disorders Disorders Psychiatry Specialty Clinic at Tosa Health Center

NDPSC Nursing Team

The Nursing team for the NDPSC provides support for patients and families for medication refills and to address clinical issues that are urgent and need to be addressed between appointments.

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NDPSC Administrative Support Team

The Administration team for the NDPSC provides support for patients and families with regard to clinic registration, appointment scheduling, and other administrative tasks.

Contact the NDPSC Clinic

Please contact the clinic with questions or to schedule an appointment

The NDPSC Clinic is located at the Tosa Health Center:
1155 N. Mayfair Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 955-8900
(414) 955-6285 (fax)

Medical College of Wisconsin Neurodevelopmental Disorders Psychiatry Specialty Clinic (NDPSC)