The Child Neurology Foundation (CNF) is a patient advocacy organization that serves as a collaborative center of education, resources, and support for children and their families living with neurologic conditions, and facilitates connection with medical professionals who care for them.
Patient Toolkit: Child Neurologists New Visit Toolkit
Tools & Resource for Mental Health Patients: Mental Health Hub
Outline of 2022-2024 Strategic Plan: CNF Strategic Plan 2022-2024
Challenges in Identifying Markers for Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Shafali Jeste, MD
April 2nd 2024The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provided insight on the barriers to prevent neurodevelopmental disorders and the lack of currently validated biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Future Implications, Outlook of New CDC Developmental Milestone Guidelines: Paul Lipkin, MD
September 13th 2022The director of medical outpatient services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute discussed the long-term effects of the updated developmental milestone guidelines and the need to judge children based on the 75th percentile. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
Changes in Practice, Perspective on Developmental Milestones for Children: Paul Lipkin, MD
September 3rd 2022The director of medical outpatient services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute provided insight on how clinicians have typically assessed children who fail to meet milestones, and how that might change with new guidelines. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Overview of New CDC Developmental Milestones for Young Children: Paul Lipkin, MD
August 30th 2022The director of medical outpatient services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute provided insight on the recently announced revisions to the “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” CDC developmental milestones for children. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Adding Experience to the National Health Institute Council: Amy Brin, MSN, MA, PCNS-BC
May 17th 2022The chief executive officer of the Child Neurology Foundation provided insight on her new position at the National Health Institute’s National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Significance, Impact of Social Support in Child Neurology: Amy Brin, MSN, MA, PCNS-BC
May 10th 2022The chief executive officer of the Child Neurology Foundation provided insight on the ongoing efforts to make children with neurological conditions feel inclusive in today’s society. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Rare Disease Day: Updates on Rare Neurological Diseases
February 28th 2022In recognition of Rare Disease Day, the NeurologyLive® team offered an extensive update on the state of care and treatment for a wide range of rare neurological diseases, including Kleine-Levin syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and more.