Brain Recovery Assessment and Interdisciplinary Needs

The BRAIN Clinic at Children's Wisconsin is an interdisciplinary brain injury follow-up program. It is designed to provide outpatient care for infants, children and adolescents who sustained a brain injury or infection and were previously a patient at Children's Wisconsin. After a brain injury, children often experience physical, cognitive, communication, emotional and behavioral challenges. Our team is here to help provide state-of-the-art, family-centered care to support their recovery.

Conditions treated through the BRAIN Clinic include:

• Anoxic brain injury
• Encephalitis (and other severe CNS infections)
• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury
• Refractory status epilepticus

Types of assessments and treatments:

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Speech and swallowing assessment
• Seizures and other neurologic diagnosis
• Neuropsychological assessments
• Return to school assessment

Healthy Outcomes Post-ICU Engagement

HOPE developmental follow-up provides 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 the child’s first three years — when they’re growing quickly and learning new skills. Parents or doctors can refer a baby to the clinic. Babies should have their first follow-up visit at age 6 months (from their due date). Subsequent visits are scheduled every six to 12 months until the child is 3 years old.

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 can refer your baby to services like the Birth to 3 Program. They will work with you and help the baby develop.