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Pediatric Brain Injury Program

Why Choose Good Shepherd’s Pediatric Brain Injury Program?

Good Shepherd’s team specializes in inpatient pediatric rehabilitation, providing a developmentally appropriate and functional, custom plan of care for your child.

Our ultimate goal is to return your child to home. We assist in resuming a meaningful and productive lifestyle in the areas of play/leisure skills, life skills, education and vocation.

The Pediatric Unit is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which is the gold standard for rehabilitation providers.

Pediatric Brain Injury Team – Inpatient Rehabilitation

The Pediatric Unit is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which is the gold standard for rehabilitation providers.

Our ultimate goal is to return your child to home. We assist in resuming a meaningful and productive lifestyle in the areas of play/leisure skills, life skills, education and vocation. Your Pediatric Unit team consists of:

  • Rehabilitation nurses with training and expertise in pediatric rehabilitation, including brain injury, that focus on improving the quality of life for children and their families through specialized care and caregiver education.
  • Neuropsychologist with training and expertise in evaluating and treating thinking, behavioral and emotional changes caused by a brain injury; facilitates return to school.
  • Physical therapists evaluate and treat changes in your child’s physical abilities.
  • Occupational therapists help your child maintain or learn independent living skills (e.g., eating, dressing and safety awareness).
  • Speech therapists evaluate and treat communication, swallowing, thinking and perception problems your child may have acquired.
  • Recreation therapists help your child explore and participate in leisure activities and re-entry into the community.
  • Respiratory therapists help your child maintain adequate respiratory function.
  • Nursing assistants who are trained to support rehabilitation professionals and assist with your child’s health-care needs.
  • Care management provides information and helps with discharge planning and management of financial and other resources.
  • Pediatric counselor addresses your child’s emotional needs and supports treatment goals using mental health-based therapies.
  • Dieticians assess and monitor your child’s nutritional status.
  • Pastoral care provides confidential support for you and your child as requested.

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For more information about the pediatric brain injury program, or to schedule a tour of our facility, please call 484.788.5492 or fill out the form below.

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