Highlights from “Road to Recovery” after Childhood Stroke Workshop
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An event hosted by CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program focuses on cognitive and behavioral recovery after childhood stroke, an area with significant research potential.
Arterial Ischemic Stroke (AIS) News and Updates
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World Stroke Day — October 29
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Help Children’s Hospital spread awareness about pediatric stroke during World Stroke Day and every day.
Recent Pediatric Stroke Research
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Our latest pediatric stroke research explores the risk for seizure after stroke, as well as how stroke recurrence is related to which brain blood vessels were involved.
Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Bella’s Story
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Bella suffered a stroke as a baby, and her road to recovery has included years of therapy with CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program. Now 8, she dreams of becoming an engineer.
Study Shows Headache More Common Stroke Symptom in Children
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According to recent research led by CHOP neurologist Lori Billinghurst, MD, children are more likely than adults to report headache at the onset of stroke.
How Does Stroke Affect Thinking and Behavior?
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Many parents ask how a stroke will affect their child’s thinking and behavior. Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are seeking answers to this question.
What About Me? Ways to Support Siblings of Children Who’ve Had a Stroke
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When a child has a stroke, the whole family is affected. Siblings often experience a wide range of emotions and responses to the situation. Here are some ways to help them cope.
Stroke Can Happen at Any Age
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It’s important to remember that stroke doesn’t just strike adults — children, at any age, are also at risk. Make sure you know how to identify the signs of stroke in children, and spread the word!
Unite for Pediatric Stroke: Raising Awareness Across the Globe
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Get involved this May, and all year long, to advocate for children who’ve had a stroke. Find out how pediatric stroke organizations around the world are uniting for change and learn how you can help!
2016 Black Tie Tailgate Raises More than $550,000 for the Division of Neurology at CHOP
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The 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show’s Black Tie Tailgate broke records, with more than 4,800 people helping to raise over $550,000 for the Division of Neurology.