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Andrew J. Kirch Developmental Services Center

Our Team


The Kirch Center is an interdisciplinary team of providers, all of whom have expertise and experience working with children who have developmental and physical disabilities. Each child's care team is developed based upon particular areas of concern. Our team includes professionals from the areas of :

    • Audiology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Education
    • Urology
    • Nursing
    • Physical Therapy
    • Nutrition
    • Psychology
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Social Work
    • Developmental Pediatrics
    • Speech and Language Pathology
    • Neuropsychology
    • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Lynn Cole, M.S., P.N.P., Director
  • Kathy Purcell, M.P.A., Clinic Coordinator

WIthin the Kirch Center, groups of professionals with specific skills and expertise work together to provide high-quality care to children with specific disabilities requiring specialized care. These teams include:

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Team

  • Team Leader: Christine Peterson, Ph.D.

The Physical Disabilities Team

  • Team Leader: Lorna Patanella, R.N., M.S., P.N.P.

The Developmental Disabilities Team

  • Team Leader: Patricia Corbett-Dick, R.N., M.S.,P.N.P.

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