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The process of individual and family therapy at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital involves meeting with psychology staff to establish appropriate goals for treatment, and working together with the family to help make changes that improve the quality of life for child and the family.

Cerebral palsy refers to any one of a number of neurological or movement disorders that do not worsen over time but do permanently affect body movement and muscle control. The disorders appear in infancy or early childhood. Although cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, it is caused by abnormalities in parts of the brain and/or spinal cord that control motor movement.

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.

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital offers Neurodevelopmental services for infants, toddlers, children and adolescents who have or may be at risk of having delays in any area of development including, language, behavior, motor skills and cognition.

Rehabilitation therapy services conditions treated at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Several rehabilitation therapy services, classes and support groups are available through Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital offers a childhood lead poisoning prevention and treatment program which includes inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services.

A concussion or mild traumatic brain injury is a type of brain injury caused by a jolt or a blow to the head. 

An increasing number of children have become involved with sports. The rise of both neurological and orthopaedic injuries has also increased resulting in a need for specialized rehabilitation of these sports related injuries.