Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Medicine, Phelps Center for

DDA Services and Funding

Apr 23 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kennedy Krieger Institute
Outpatient Center
801 North Broadway
Conference Room 202
Baltimore, MD 21205

About the Event:

The Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy & Neurodevelopmental Medicine is pleased to announce the second seminar in our spring seminar series: DDA Services and Funding.

The iPad as a Communication and Educational Tool for Individuals with Multiple Disabilities

Mar 19 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kennedy Krieger Institute
801 North Broadway
Conference Room 202
Baltimore, MD 21205

Kinetic Connections Seminar Series

Nov 28 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kinetic Connections Seminar Series
801 North Broadway
Conference Room 202
Baltimore, MD 21205

Since 2007, Kinetic Connections has presented education conferences and seminars led by experts in the treatment and research of cerebral palsy for individuals with cerebral palsy, their families and healthcare professionals. We are pleased to announce the next seminar in the fall seminar series.

Intrathecal Baclofen Pump (ITB) Therapy
November 28, 2011

Growth References for Children with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

These population specific references for children with quadriplegic cerebral palsy will facilitate uniformity in your clinical appraisal of growth and nutritional status. Deviations in growth may be the first or only signal of a more serious underlying health problem that requires assessment. This chart will also help you to educate families about the issue of growth and aid in evaluating the efficacy of your intervention strategies.

12th Annual Harryman Lecture 2011: A Choreographic Approach to Cerebral Palsy

Nov 3 2011 - 4:30pm - 7:00pm

801 North Broadway
Third Floor, PT Gym
Baltimore, MD 21205

Please join the Kennedy Krieger Institute for the 12th Annual Harryman Lecture: A Choreographic Approach to Cerebral Palsy on Thursday, November 3, 2011, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Our guest speakers will include Tamar Rogoff and Gregg Mozgala.

Space is limited to first come, first served. Please RSVP to Joy Bell at BellJ@kennedykrieger.org or call (443) 923-9289.

Miles for Megan

Oct 29 2011 - 7:00am - 9:30am

Please join us on Saturday October 29, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at Padonia Park Club, located at 12006 Jenifer Road in Cockeysville, MD, for the second annual Miles For Megan 5k and 1k Family Fun Walk.

All proceeds will benefit the Miracle for Megan Foundation, an organization created to raise awareness, increase research, and develop optimal treatment methods for people with genetic disorders.

Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy Programs & Services

The Phelps Center is comprised of the following three programs. Initial evaluations are done in the Neurodevelopmental Medicine Program (NMP), where diagnostic recommendations and rehabilitative treatment plans are established. Depending on the evaluation, plans can include follow-up in the NMP, referral to the Movement Disorders Program (MDP) or Intrathecal Baclofen Program (ITBP) or referral to other programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute or Johns Hopkins. See links below for specific information about each of the Phelps Center's programs.

Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy Appointments

We welcome your questions and referrals. If you would like more information about a referral or evaluation, or would like to speak to someone by phone, please contact:

Care Management Office
Toll-free Referral: (888) 554-2080
Local Referral: (443) 923-9400

Referral specialists are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday through Friday, and will gladly answer your questions. If you reach voice mail, please leave a message and a referral specialist will promptly return your call.

Contact Phelps Center

Location:

The Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Medicine is located at:

Kennedy Krieger Institute
801 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205

Program Contact:

For more information about the Phelps Center, please contact:

Frances Tolley, RN
Phelps Clinic
Phone: (443) 923-9182
Email: tolleyf@kennedykrieger.org

Phelps Center Additional Resources

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