Arielle H. Spellun MD is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Clinically, Dr. Spellun conducts developmental assessments and provides longitudinal care for children with developmental differences and disabilities with a special focus on caring for children who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) and their families. Her research focuses on supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children and their families in the pediatric medical home and educating clinical providers on how to care for DHH children from a Deaf health equity perspective in order to improve linguistic and developmental outcomes. Dr. Spellun is the Massachusetts Co-Chapter Champion for the American Academy of Pediatrics Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, helping to support Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention efforts for DHH children locally and nationally. Dr. Spellun is also the Director of Health and Wellness at the Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Deaf Center.