The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Boston Children’s Hospital is a global leader in addressing the mental, emotional, and biological aspects of brain disorders. Our commitment to evidence-based medicine — treatment regimens that have …

Our Node Assessment Program (NAP) provides a multidisciplinary approach to the care of children with persistent swelling of the lymph nodes (or glands), a condition known as lymphadenopathy. Pediatric patients of all ages and their families have access to …

Enteral tubes, also called feeding tubes, allow children who are unable to eat enough by mouth to safely receive the nutrition they need to grow. Feeding tubes can also help children receive critical medications that they are unable to swallow. There are …

The Lymphatic Program at Boston Children’s Hospital is a world leader in diagnosing, treating, and researching rare and complex lymphatic system disease. Our patients benefit from the most comprehensive treatments options available at any hospital — from …

Family education guides and fact sheets For family education guides and fact sheets, please visit the Boston Children's Hospital Health Education Library . Parent/caregiver support Taking care of yourself allows you to take better care of your child. We …

Resources in Massachusetts for autism Asperger/Autism Network : Resources and services specific to individuals who present with a “high functioning” autism profile. The Arc of Massachusetts : Has locations throughout the state offering support and …

Some of the testing we provide includes: Active Head Rotation (AHR) test: A patient moves their head horizontally or vertically at viable speeds while maintaining their visual focus on a fixed target in the front. This test helps to evaluate the patient’s …

The Weight Loss Surgery team understands that being severely overweight can have a tremendous effect on a child's life — now and throughout adulthood. Our guiding principle is that weight loss surgery (also known as bariatric surgery) should only be …

The specialists on our team in the Brain Development and Genetics Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital will take time to talk to you about your child’s condition and discuss any questions you have. Boston Children’s can also put you in touch with other …

Referrals At the Boston Children’s Hospital Brain Injury Center, we welcome your referrals of patients with a known head or brain injury . We encourage providers to inquire about referrals through our intake email: braininjurycenter@childrens.harvard.edu …