The neurology specialists in our Movement Disorder Clinic are actively involved in research programs all around the world in an effort to seek better and better treatment and even cures for kids, teens and young adults who are challenged by dystonia every day. In addition, we work closely with all of our Neurosciences Center specialists, such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurogeneticists, neurodiagnosticians, physical and occupational therapists who are highly trained and skilled in neurorehabilitation, and nurse practitioners who specialize in movement disorders. Your child's team may also include doctors from other Cook Children's specialty services and programs, including Child Life and Social Services.
We also offer support groups for parents, families, and siblings, In addition, our librarians are more than happy to put together a health information packet on your child's condition. They've also put together a Health Care Notebook, which is available as a free download on our website. The Cook Children's Health Care Notebook helps you keep a record of all of your child's appointments, medications, treatments, even birth certificates, growth charts, immunizations, etc., in a single location, that's easy to take with you.
Of course, the team would not be complete without you. Parents, family and caregivers play a very important role in the decision-making and continuing care of every child we see. After all, at the end of the day, there's only one thing that matters, your child's well-being.