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Neuromuscular disease encompasses many diseases and conditions that impair the functioning of the muscles, either directly, or indirectly, due to pathologies of nerves or at their neuromuscular junctions.

A developmental birth defect involving the neural tube. As well, the spinal vertebrae overlying the open portion of the spinal cord do not completely form or close.

Children with burns or wounds are a highly specialized group that require care from a specialized, pediatric team who can treat and assess their needs. Learn more about wound and burn care from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.

The specialist in pediatric neuropsychology is trained to diagnose cognitive and behavioral problems of the developing child as related to their neurological status.

The Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Internship in Pediatric Psychology prepares interns for the practice of professional psychology with pediatric populations.

The Center for Pediatric Weight Management and Healthy Living at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital offers several comprehensive, multi-disciplinary programs for pediatric weight management.

Physical rehabilitation therapists at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital seek to find alternative methods of communication with the alternative communication evaluations.

This keyboarding program at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital promotes fine motor skills necessary for using a keyboard, through personalized therapy and multi-sensory techniques.

Therapists and rehab equipment vendors assess your child's individual positioning and equipment needs including but not limited to wheelchairs, adaptive strollers, walkers, standers and bath chairs.

Lead is a neurotoxic substance that has been shown in numerous research studies to affect brain function and development. Children who have been exposed to elevated levels of lead are at increased risk for cognitive and behavioral problems during development.