Meet the Providers at Little Spurs Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
At Little Spurs Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. Our mission is to provide comprehensive developmental and behavioral care for patients from birth through age 21. Every treatment plan is tailored to a child’s unique strengths, challenges, and developmental needs.
For many families, navigating developmental milestones and behavioral concerns can feel overwhelming. However, you do not have to do it alone. Our team is here to provide support, guidance, and answers every step of the way.
Through expert evaluations, compassionate care, and individualized treatment plans, we help children build skills and confidence while empowering families with practical strategies for success. Meet the dedicated providers who make this possible.
Meet Our Providers
Monica Tagle, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, ASDCS
Monica Tagle is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of experience in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She joined Little Spurs in 2022 as the Associate Medical Director of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.
Monica earned her Master of Science in Nursing and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 2002. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association.
Her clinical expertise includes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental delays, and ADHD. She is bilingual and trained in ADOS-2 administration. As a result, she has extensive experience assessing and diagnosing autism in children of varying ages and developmental levels.
Family-Centered Developmental Care
Monica enjoys partnering closely with families to better understand each child’s strengths and challenges. She believes that every assessment should provide meaningful answers while also offering practical support.
Furthermore, she works with parents and caregivers to develop individualized care plans that promote growth, communication, social skills, and daily functioning. Her goal is to help families feel confident and supported throughout their child’s developmental journey.
Dr. Vinetra King Murphy, Child Psychologist
Dr. Vinetra King Murphy is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in culturally responsive and trauma-sensitive assessments. She earned her Ph.D. in Medical/Clinical Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Following graduate school, Dr. King completed a predoctoral psychology internship in Baltimore, Maryland. She then completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Maternal Child Health Leadership Education for Adolescent Health at UAB and Children’s Hospital of Alabama.
Throughout her career, she has worked in hospitals, schools, primary care settings, inpatient psychiatric units, and juvenile detention facilities. Consequently, she brings a broad and multidisciplinary perspective to developmental and behavioral evaluations.
Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations
Dr. King serves children, adolescents, and young adults. She partners closely with families to explain evaluation results, answer questions, and create personalized care plans.
In addition, she provides social-emotional training for schools and advocates for policies that support child and adolescent mental health. Her clinical focus includes developmental and behavioral evaluations, ADOS-2 assessments for autism, and consultations related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Most importantly, Dr. King combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, family-centered approach. She helps families understand their child’s needs and provides clear, actionable recommendations for ongoing support.
What We Offer
Little Spurs DBP provides a variety of developmental screenings and behavioral evaluations for children and young adults. Our services include ADOS-2 autism assessments, ADHD consultations, and other developmental evaluations. Additionally, services are available in both English and Spanish.
These assessments help identify developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. As a result, families gain valuable insights and recommendations for next steps in care, therapy, and educational support.
Get Started Today
If you have concerns about your child’s development, behavior, communication, or learning, our team is here to help. Early identification and intervention can make a meaningful difference in a child’s future.
Contact Little Spurs Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics today to schedule an evaluation and take the next step toward helping your child thrive.
