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Rehabilitation Services

Learn more about rehabilitation services

Rehabilitation services can help children with serious illnesses regain strength, independence, and quality of life. Children may need physical, occupational, audiology, and speech-language therapy. Learn how rehabilitation services can address the unique physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges that can happen during and after treatment for serious health conditions.

Learn more about audiology and hearing care

  • Children and Hearing Aids

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

  • Types of Hearing Aids

    Hearing aids are devices worn inside or behind the ear to help with hearing. Learn about types of hearing aids, how they work, and hearing aid styles for children.

  • How to Care for Hearing Aids

    Daily care keeps hearing aids clean, dry, and working well. Learn simple steps to care for your hearing aid to prevent damage and extend the life of your device.

  • Hearing Problems After Childhood Cancer

    Childhood cancer and its treatment can sometimes cause hearing problems, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Find out about risks, screening, and support for hearing problems.

  • Cochlear Implants for Hearing Loss

    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.

  • Protect hearing from loud noises and toys

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

Learn more about occupational therapy for children

  • How to Improve Handwriting

    Handwriting can be hard for some children. Learn how to help your child improve their fine motor and handwriting skills.

  • Improving Fine Motor Skills

    Fine motor skills are important for daily tasks and self-care. Learn ways to help your child improve fine motor control of the hands and fingers.

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy: OT Evaluation

    An occupational therapy evaluation assesses skills and areas of function so the therapist can develop a plan to meet a child’s needs. Learn about OT evaluation.

Other featured resources

  • Procedures

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

  • Psychology and Mental Health Services

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

  • Returning to Sports After Serious Illness

    Serious illness and treatment may mean taking a break from sports and other activities. Learn how to help your child safely return to physical activity and sports.