Pediatric Stroke Program

Tips and Resources for Families

Before, during and after the time your child is a patient at Children's Hospital, you're never alone. The Pediatric Stroke Program provides educational and support resources for families and the community. Visit the following sections of our website for information about life after a stroke and tips for families:

Family Support - information about social work and family services, Child Life Specialists, and how to get help
Where to Stay - accommodations in the Hospital, within walking distance of the Hospital and other accommodation resources
Area Resources - information about nearby food stores, pharmacies, gas stations and hair dressers
Support Groups - support groups at CHOP for children with brain injuries
Returning to school after a stroke - tips for helping children who have had strokes re-enter school
Evaluation and special education - questions and answers to common concerns about special education for children with a stroke
Hand splinting - information about hand splinting as a treatment option after stroke
Helpful websites about pediatric strokes

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A Family Guide to Pediatric Stroke

A resource from the Canadian Stroke Network designed to provide basic information about stroke and stroke care to families of children who have had a stroke.

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