KISS Pediatric Stroke Support Group (Facebook)
The KISS Initiative is an online Facebook support group for families of pediatric stroke survivors. It is a public forum where parents share stories, resources and support.
Caring for your child
Search patient & family resources
Filter By
Type
Aggregated field
Topic
Showing 1321 - 1330 of 1591 results
World Pediatric Stroke Association
The World Pediatric Stroke Association (WPSA) works to raise awareness, knowledge and research about pediatric stroke. WPSA has a blog written by parents of stroke survivors and opportunities to connect with other families.
For Parents/Caregivers: Self-Care Assessment
This resource will help to show what your child already knows about their health; and will show areas that you think they (or you) need to know more about as they transition to an adult healthcare provider.
Systems Affected by Mitochondrial Disease
Dr. Marni Falk provides a list of systems that can be affected by mitochondrial disease, in this video by the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.
Mitochondria: Functions, Genomics and Disease
Dr. Marni Falk explains how healthy mitochondria work. She discusses how mutations in the mitochondrial and nuclear genomes can affect human health.
Water Safety for Your Special Needs Child
Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death in children, and those with cognitive issues like Down syndrome and autism are at greater risk.
Fire Safety for Your Special Needs Child
While every family should have a home fire safety plan, it's critical if you have a family member with cognitive or physical disabilities.
Exercise Evaluation and Rehabilitation in Pediatric Heart Failure
In this episode of Pediatric & Congenital Heart Talks, Danielle Burstein, MD, reviews the pathophysiology of heart failure and effective strategies for cardiopulmonary rehab.
Supporting Your School-age Child Before, During and After COVID-19 Vaccination
Use these strategies and suggested language to support your child throughout their COVID-19 vaccination experience.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis — inflammation of the lower airways — and pneumonia in babies.