Special Education After Stroke
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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.
Pediatric Stroke Infographic
Pediatric stroke can happen in infants, children and even before birth. This infographic created by the American Stroke Association offers facts about perinatal and childhood stroke.
Listening and Spoken Language Applications
The following apps may be trialed to support your child’s speech-language development. They are designed to be used in an interactive manner with an adult in order to facilitate increased engagement and meaningful learning opportunities. They are not intended to be independent or passive activities.
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
This organization works to improve the lives of children and adults who use augmentative and alternative communication. Helps millions worldwide who cannot rely on their spoken language to communicate.
BrainSTEPS: Brain Injury School Re-entry Program
BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Re-Entry Consulting Program helps school districts create educational plans for students following an acquired brain injury.
Got Transition
Got Transition® is a federally funded center that offers many resources for young adults and their families to support them in their journey as they transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Access resources here.
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.
American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is the division of the American Heart Association that's solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.
International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke (IAPS)
IAPS was established to facilitate collaboration among the many international pediatric stroke communities. The purpose is to provide a stronger, more united voice to effectively advocate for newborns, babies and children who have had a stroke.