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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

Rehabilitation is an important medical specialty focused on restoring and maintaining optimal health and functioning while reducing disability. The Frances H. McClelland Rehabilitation Program at Phoenix Children's offers the most comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation program in

The Frances H. McClelland Rehabilitation Program at Phoenix Children's is Arizona's only acute inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated exclusively to pediatric and adolescent care. As the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind in the region, our specialized team

Our Ketogenic Diet Therapy Program, in collaboration with the Epilepsy Program at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's, offers ketogenic diet therapy as a complementary treatment for children with epilepsy where traditional medications have failed. The ketogenic

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

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

When your child needs an organ transplant, everything changes. You want answers, but also reassurance. You want advanced expertise, but also someone who sees your child as more than a diagnosis. At Phoenix Children’s, you’ll find all of that and more. Our pediatric transplant

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

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

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a procedure that uses a pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung and back into the bloodstream for patients with breathing and heart problems. The treatment provides bypass support so a patient’s lungs and heart can rest and