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Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality affecting approximately 1 of every 700 babies born in the United States. Each child is unique, and a Down syndrome diagnosis is just one aspect of who they are. The Down Syndrome Clinic at Phoenix Children’s is led by a

When children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing environments, they thrive. Research shows that without these consistent supports, traumatic experience, adverse experiences and chronic stress—known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—can increase the risk of serious but

The Pediatric Movement Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's provides comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions affecting movement, muscle tone and posture. This includes cerebral palsy, brain or spine injuries, tremors, tics and various

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It involves challenges with sustaining focus and attention, poor organization, hyperactivity and impulsivity. These difficulties can impact daily life, self-esteem

Neuropsychology at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s specializes in understanding and treating the cognitive, emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with medical conditions that affect the central nervous system. Our dedicated team of experts

Hypothalamic hamartomas are rare, benign (non-cancerous) tumor-like formation on the hypothalamus, the area at the base of the brain that controls the production and release of hormones by the pituitary gland. These growths are associated with a severe form of childhood epilepsy

Tics and Tourette syndrome are neurological disorders characterized by sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds. Tics can range from simple motor actions, such as blinking or head jerking, to complex movements or vocalizations. Tourette syndrome, a more specific form

Our trained physical therapists treat children’s pelvic floor challenges that impact quality of life such as constipation, bladder leakage and pelvic pain.

Cerebrovascular disorders in children encompass a range of conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain, leading to issues such as strokes, aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The risk of stroke is highest during the first year of life, but it can occur at

Phoenix Children’s provides care for babies who are born early or with complex medical conditions and need specialized care -- in the NICU and for the early part of their lives. After your baby leaves the NICU, our Newborn Early Screening Team (NEST) provides an in-depth