In 1991, one of the nurses from our tracheotomy program came to us and said there are kids who wake up in the ICU after surgery who are absolutely terrified and they can’t communicate. Our Augmentative Communication Program began to meet children at …

The Kawasaki Disease Program at Boston Children's Hospital serves as a national and international resource for parents and physicians. A member of the Kawasaki Disease Program is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Clinics are held on Monday at …

Learning how to cope is easiest when parents, children, and health care professionals work together as a team. Child life specialists are available to help reduce any fears surrounding this experience. Reason with your child appropriate to their stage of …

This guide provides definitions for common health terms that you may hear when your child is a patient at the Laparoscopic Total Colectomy and Ileoanal Pullthrough Program. Some terms also have links to additional information on this website. A-C        …

Most children with ostomies can return to a normal diet soon after the operation. You can start to give your child most foods slowly (unless there is an allergy). Talk with your child’s doctor or nurse about specific foods. This Family Education Sheet can …

Our evaluation On the day of evaluation, you and your child will meet with experts from all relevant specialties in one organized visit. After the visit, our specialists will work together to develop a diagnostic summary and intervention plan that is …

External resources AmeriFace ( ameriface.org ): Provides information and emotional support to individuals with facial differences and their families, while increasing public understanding through awareness programs and education. EarCommunity ( …

In the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Boston Children’s Hospital, our faculty conducts research that spans the spectrum from cellular to clinical. We are dedicated to pushing the leading edge of research in order to develop technologies and novel …

Your visit welcome packet accommodations parking and transportation getting around Boston Children's preparing for surgery my hospital story Family and sibling support Boston Children's Child Life Services provides a variety of helpful materials for …

Our team in the Mitochondrial Program at Boston Children’s Hospital will talk with you about your child’s condition, discuss any questions you have, and try to help you find the support you need. The following resources may also be helpful to you. Please …