HOPE (Healthy Outcomes Post-ICU Engagement) developmental follow-up provides follow-up care for babies who need special care after birth and are at risk for developmental delays or have ongoing medical problems.
This clinic is very important during your child’s first three years — when they are growing quickly and learning many new skills. Parents or doctors can refer a baby to the clinic.
About Your Baby’s First Visit
Babies should have their first follow-up visit at age 6 months (from their due date). This visit takes place in the multidisciplinary clinic at the Craig Yabuki Tower on the Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee Campus.
Follow-Up Visits
Subsequent visits will be scheduled every six to 12 months until your child is 3 years old. These visits also takes place in the multidisciplinary clinic at Craig Yabuki Tower on the Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee Campus.
At each visit, we will assess your baby’s development, motor skills and mental abilities. We pay special attention to your child's growth, feeding, nutrition, behavior and hearing. If we find a developmental delay, we refer your baby to services like the Birth to 3 Program that will work with your family and help your baby develop.
