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.
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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.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease.
Hemi-Kids: Online Support for Children with Hemiplegia or Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Hemi-Kids is an online support group of over 900 families of children who have hemiplegia or hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
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.
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.
Swallowing Lithium (Button) Batteries is Dangerous
These resources explain what lithium batteries are, how common they are in household items, how dangerous they can be if swallowed, and what symptoms your child may display if he swallows one.
Airway Disorders and Reconstruction Surgeries for Children
CHOP airway surgeons describe three surgeries used to reconstruct the pediatric airway: laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR), cricotracheal resection (CTR), and slide tracheoplasty.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to advancing musculoskeletal care for children.
Down Syndrome Checklist: Birth
Learning that your child has Down syndrome can be overwhelming. This checklist was developed to help guide you through the first steps.