If your child has just been diagnosed with a neurological disorder or if your doctor suspects that there may be a problem, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. Please know that we will explain your child’s condition fully and answer any questions you …

The National Fragile X Foundation is an excellent source of information and support for families with children who have fragile X syndrome . Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA) is a national non-profit organization committed …

What to do before your appointment Planning ahead and being prepared helps ease the way and decrease your wait. If you are seeing any specialists or therapists outside the Boston Children's Hospital network, we ask that you complete release of records …

Windows When the weather gets warm, it’s tempting to open windows to let in fresh air. To keep kids safe around open windows and prevent serious falls, use window guards on all windows above the first floor. Screens are not strong enough to stop a child …

Proper restraints for children riding in motor vehicles depend on the child's age and size. When properly installed, the risk of death in a motor vehicle accident is reduced by 71 percent. The key to keeping your child safe is to use an appropriate child …

Our Inpatient ACP team supports several overarching needs during a hospital admission including: Communication access: Ensuring patients have appropriate and effective means of communication, supportive strategies, and associated equipment and …

In 1991, one of the nurses from our tracheotomy program came to us and said there are kids who wake up in the ICU after surgery who are absolutely terrified and they can’t communicate. Our Augmentative Communication Program began to meet children at …

If you are a parent or guardian, you can visit your child at any time. Your child's grandparents can also visit any time. Other family members and friends can visit during our regular visiting hours, from noon to 8 p.m. We may limit the number of visitors …

The Kawasaki Disease Program at Boston Children's Hospital serves as a national and international resource for parents and physicians. A member of the Kawasaki Disease Program is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Clinics are held on Monday at …

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