Developmental Pediatrician
for Savannah, GA Children
A Thorough Evaluation, Planned Around the Trip
Getting your child seen by a developmental pediatrician should not depend on where you live. Willow & WildFlower welcomes Savannah families looking for clear answers about autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and behavior. Our Decatur office is about four hours away, so we help you prepare ahead. That way, your time with Dr. Cierra M. Moss goes toward answers.
When to See a Developmental Pediatrician or Behavioral Doctor for Kids
Your child’s pediatrician handles checkups, illness, and growth. A developmental-behavioral pediatrician focuses on how a child learns, communicates, pays attention, and behaves. Families often come to us when a general visit raises questions that need a deeper look.
Maybe a teacher in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has raised concerns. Maybe your toddler’s speech is slow to come, or your school-age child is struggling in ways that effort alone can’t fix. A behavioral doctor for kids with developmental training can sort through those concerns and explain what they mean.
Military families connected to Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart are welcome too. Bring your child’s records from previous duty stations, and Dr. Moss will build on what has already been done.
Developmental and Behavioral Services for Savannah Families
Dr. Moss offers evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing guidance across five areas of care.
Evaluations that look at how your child communicates, connects, and responds to the world around them.
Assessment and care for children whose focus, energy, or impulsivity is getting in the way of daily life.
Evaluation for speech, motor, and learning delays, plus guidance on the therapies and supports that may help.
A closer look at tantrums, defiance, or emotional outbursts that feel bigger than expected for your child’s age.
Support for children who are falling behind in class, with recommendations your child’s school can put into practice.
ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Sorting Out Overlapping Signs
ADHD and autism spectrum disorder are different conditions, but they can look alike. A child can also have both. Here is how Dr. Moss approaches the overlap.
Attention
A child with ADHD may drift from task to task. A child with autism may focus intensely on a preferred interest and resist shifting away. Both can look like “not paying attention.”
Social Connection
Children with ADHD may interrupt or miss social cues because they act quickly. Children with autism may find social cues harder to read in the first place. The reason behind the behavior shapes the support that helps.
Routines and Flexibility
A strong need for sameness, or distress over small changes, is more often linked with autism. Disorganization and trouble following routines are more often linked with ADHD.
Sensory Responses
Strong reactions to sound, texture, or light are common in autism and can appear in other conditions too. Dr. Moss asks about them as part of the full picture.
Why a Full Evaluation Matters
Because the signs overlap, a quick screening may not tell the whole story. A full evaluation combines history, observation, caregiver input, and school information to get it right.
ADHD Symptoms in Kids Worth Talking About
Every child is distracted or restless sometimes. It may be time for an evaluation when patterns like these show up most days and in more than one setting:
- Trouble staying with tasks, games, or homework
- Being easily pulled off track by noise or movement
- Frequently losing school supplies, shoes, or belongings
- Difficulty following directions with more than one step
- Interrupting, blurting out answers, or struggling to wait a turn
- Moving, fidgeting, or talking far more than other children the same age
- Strong effort that still does not lead to finished schoolwork
These signs do not confirm ADHD on their own. Other developmental conditions, anxiety, sleep problems, and learning differences can look similar, so Dr. Moss considers them all.
Meet Dr. Moss, Your Developmental Pediatrician
Dr. Cierra M. Moss is a board-certified developmental-behavioral pediatrician. She trained at Hampton University, Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Emory University School of Medicine. She completed her fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She later served on the faculty at Emory and cared for children at the Marcus Autism Center.
Dr. Moss was born and raised in Decatur. She built Willow & WildFlower so families across Georgia, including Savannah, can get specialized care with honesty and warmth.
Join the Waitlist From Savannah
You don’t need a diagnosis or the perfect words to reach out. Tell us about your child, and we will contact you as appointments open.
315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Suite 360, Decatur, GA 30030
Frequently Asked Questions for Savannah Families
How far is the office from Savannah?
Our office is in Decatur, about 250 miles from Savannah. The drive is usually around four hours by I-16 and I-75, depending on traffic.
Can a child have both ADHD and autism spectrum disorder?
Yes. The two conditions can occur together. A comprehensive evaluation helps identify each one and guides a plan that addresses both.
How can we make the most of a visit from Savannah?
Send school reports, therapy notes, and past evaluations ahead of time. Write down your main concerns and when you first noticed them. This helps Dr. Moss use your appointment time well.
Does Dr. Moss only diagnose, or does she also provide care?
Both. Willow & WildFlower provides evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing support for developmental and behavioral conditions.
Do you accept insurance?
Insurance details will be confirmed as we finalize our opening. Share your provider on the waitlist form, and we will follow up with specifics.