Welcome
When a child's thinking or behavior is impacted by neurological or neurodevelopmental conditions, life can get pretty frustrating for the child, parents, caregivers, schools–even friends. The neuropsychology team here at Cook Children's is here to help Fort Worth families. We work with your child and family to design an individualized plan that will help your child develop their abilities.
Our team of neuropsychologists is highly trained and skilled in evaluating the needs of children, teens and young adults. Evaluations provided by our team can help you, your pediatrician, teachers and therapists assist your child in the most effective ways, based on your child's strengths and weaknesses so the he or she can achieve their full potential.
Services
If your child is diagnosed with a neurological disorder or injury and your doctor suspects that your child is struggling with cognitive or behavioral challenges that interfere with her or his performance or behavioral functioning, your child may be referred to us. Some of the common conditions we see are:
- Brain tumors
- Cerebral palsy
- Congenital defects
- Craniosyntosis
- Epilepsy
- Genetic disorders
- Juvenile Parkinson's
- Leukemia
- Movement disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Neurofibromatosis
- Seizures
- Sickle cell disease
- Spina bifida
- Stroke
- Tourette syndrome
- Traumatic brain injury, including concussion
- Tuberous sclerosis
Trusted expertise: Our neuropsychologists are trained and experienced in caring for your child. From the moment you contact us, you'll experience our deep commitment to your family.
Timely care: We offer virtual video visits for certain appointments and can answer your questions by phone.
Coordinated specialty services: If your child has a more complex medical need requiring additional specialists, we can refer you to nationally recognized teams in the Cook Children's network. We partner with more than 60 other specialty clinics to ensure every child gets the care they need.
Easy access: Our MyCookChildren's patient portal makes it easy to stay in touch. Message your doctors with a question. Schedule an appointment or see test results. You can even send a picture or video for immediate concerns.
Your visit
Please print the new patient packet then fill out the forms and bring them with you to your first appointment. The packet also contains helpful information such as driving directions, insurance and billing information.
Make sure that your child gets a good night's sleep.
If your child wears glasses, please bring them with you.
If your child has had previous school testing, or has related medical records, please bring these documents with you as well.
Call us at 682-885-7450 if you have any questions. Our fax number is 682-885-3308.