Rehabilitation Services

Early intervention for hearing loss is important for your child’s development. Learn about hearing aids and other services for children with hearing loss.

Learn what a hearing aid is, the different types available, and which of them are best suited for teens young adults.

Hearing aid checklist for maintenance and repair.

Some childhood cancer survivors may experience hearing problems. The most common conditions are hearing loss and tinnitus.

A cochlear implant is a medical device to help with some types of hearing loss. Hearing loss sometimes may happen because of cancer or its treatments.

Loud sounds, including noisy toys, can cause hearing damage in children and teens. Learn risk factors and how to protect your child’s hearing. 

Some children with cancer, sickle cell disease or other serious illnesses have problems with fine motor skills. Caregivers can help children and teens engage in activities to strengthen the grip, improve dexterity, and improve the pinching motion.

Some children with cancer, sickle cell disease, or other serious illnesses need help to improve their handwriting skills. Caregivers can guide children and teens in activities that build basic skills required to sit, grasp, and draw shapes.

Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of rehabilitation that focuses on the tasks of living. The purpose of an evaluation visit is to assess areas of function so that the occupational therapist can develop a treatment plan to meet the patient’s specific needs.

Treatments for childhood illnesses include medicine, surgery, radiation, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. Learn about these treatments.

Your child may need different procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Learn what to expect before, during, and after these procedures.

Psychologists and other mental health providers can help your child adjust to serious illness. Learn how psychology and mental health services can help