
Descanso Medical Center for Development and Learning (DMCDL)
provides consultation and treatment in the following areas:
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Adjustment Disorders
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Anxiety - childhood and adolescent
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Attentional Problems (ADD/ADHD)
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Brain Training
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Behavioral Problems - Oppasitional, defiant and disruptive behavior
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Depression - childhood and adolescent
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Developmental Assessment of infants, toddlers and school-aged children
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Learning Problems
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Medication Management
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Mood Disorders
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Pre-School problems - separation anxiety, behavior problems, tantrums
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Sleep problems
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Tic Disorders
Each of our doctors are board-certified pediatricians with over 75 years of combined experience in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental and learning differences and over 100 combined years in pediatric care. They are each deeply involved locally and nationally with medical research and family support organizations, especially as they relate to developmental and learning issues. Their involvement provides direct benefit to our patients who gain access to a rich network of resources, information, and knowledge of the most current and effective diagnostic and treatment strategies. For a short bio on each of the doctors, see the "About Us" page.
Leonard R. Baker, M.D.
Highest Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Ricki G. Robinson, M.D., M.P.H.
Highest Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
C. Thomas Hartman, M.D.
Highest Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Leslie Richard, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Highest Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
- both General and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
1346 Foothill Blvd., # 301
La Canada, CA 91011
818.790.1587
Descanso Medical Center
for Development and Learning
Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
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