A program that utilizes an interdisciplinary team of specialists to develop and implement patient specific recovery plans for impairments from childhood illness or injury.
It is goal-oriented and functionally-based.
It is hospital-based with a full range of consultant services.
It is family-centered.
After a complete examination and evaluation, our interdisciplinary team of specialists, led by a pediatric rehabilitation physician, will develop and implement a treatment plan to promote mobility, communication, cognitive awareness, social skills and self-care.
Every individualized plan is re-evaluated on a weekly basis.
To assist patients in reaching their greatest level of independence
To maximize your child’s recovery
Patient and Family
A board-certified pediatric rehabilitation physician
Resident physician
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Psychologist
Neuropsychologist
Care Coordinator
Rehabilitation nurse
Occupational therapist
Physical therapist
Speech language pathologist
Social worker
Child life specialist
Patient Care Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Unit Clerk Assistant
Educational Specialist
Therapeutic Recreation
Child Life Specialist
OT/PT Therapy Technicians
Dietitian
Chaplin
Pet therapy
Inpatient rehabilitation is fully customized for each individual patient based on his or her condition.
A medically stable patient who is able and willing to actively participate in 3 hours of therapy per day, 6 days per week.
A diagnosis where the patient is expected to benefit from a comprehensive inpatient interdisciplinary rehabilitation program.
Established goals that are specific and pertain to improving functional independence.
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
Amputation
Anoxic Brain Injury
Brain Tumors
Cerebral Palsy
Deconditioning
Encephalitis
Guillain Barré
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Meningitis
Multiple Sclerosis
Near Drowning
Post-op Orthopedic
Polytrauma
Spasticity Management
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Transverse Myletitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Family and/or caregivers must be willing, able and available to participate in the care and training of your child.
For Yourself
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Sweater or light jacket
Hand lotion
Medicines you take regularly
Change for the vending machine
Entertainment items such as books, magazines, etc.
Cell phone and changer so that staff can reach you when you are off of the unit
Journal for writing notes and questions
Special laundry soap if needed/preferred
Food of your choice-we have a designated basket in the refrigerator to keep your items
For Your Child
Athletic type shorts or sweatpants with elastic waist
Tee shirts or tops (any graphics appropriate for a children’s hospital
Undergarments (underwear, undershirts, bra, etc.
Tennis shoes (or shoes with non-skid soles) and socks
Light jacket or coat depending on the season
Comfortable PJ’s
Glasses and/or contacts and containers for safe keeping
Toiletries
Deodorant, makeup and lotion
Shampoo and conditioner
Brush/comb or hair accessories (hair dryer, curling iron, etc.)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
DVD’s or parent approved movies rated G, PG, and PG-13
Favorite music
School books and assignments
Special equipment currently being used (braces or adaptive equipment)
Special comfort items such as favorite pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, toy, pictures, cups, ect.
Texas Children’s Hospital West Tower, 12th Floor Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit 6621 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030
Valet parking is available for Texas Children’s Hospital at the West Tower entrance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is a flat $13 charge for each 24-hour period. Other parking options include Texas Medical Center Garages 1, 2, 12, 16 and 21. Visit tmcparking.org for garage rates.
