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Pediatric Stroke Program Resources

Our Pediatric Stroke Program experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.

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AHA/ASA Support Network for Pediatric Stroke

The AHA/ASA Support Network offers a dedicated Pediatric Stroke discussion board where you can connect with other stroke patients and their caregivers, share your stroke experiences, and give and get emotional support and encouragement.

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Camp All Hands on Deck

Camp All Hands on Deck is a summer camp for children with hemiparesis, or weakness on one side of the body.

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Congenital Hand Differences

Congenital Hand Differences (CHD) refers to all physical differences of one or both hands, arms or shoulders that are present at birth.

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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.

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Pediatric Stroke Awareness Video: A Stroke Can Happen at Any Age

The International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke, in partnership with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association created a video about pediatric stroke to help raise awareness that a stroke can happen to infants, children and even before birth. The video features Rebecca Ichord, MD, pediatric neurologist and director of the Pediatric Stroke Program at CHOP.

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Signs of Stroke in a Child

Lori Billinghurst, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, talks about signs of stroke in a child and when symptoms call for an urgent stroke evaluation. The video interview is from the International Stroke Conference 2017.

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Teen Neuro-Rehab Support Group

The Teen Neuro-Rehab Support Group provides support to teens and young adults (ages 13-21) with acquired brain injuries (including traumatic brain injury and stroke). The group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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