Children with NF often benefit from coordinated developmental and rehabilitation services. Through Kennedy Krieger Institute, patients have access to:
Developmental and Behavioral Services
- Autism diagnostic evaluations
- Clinical psychology (individual therapy and behavioral supports)
- Behavioral therapy and parent support
- Neuropsychological evaluation
- Educational advocacy and school support
Rehabilitation and Therapy Services
- Speech-language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Neurorehabilitation
- Assistive technology services
Feeding Services
- Feeding Disorders program
- Nutrition services
Medical and Support Services
- Genetics and genetic counseling
- Neurology
- Neurodevelopmental care
- Sleep medicine
Johns Hopkins Subspecialty Care
Because NF can affect multiple organ systems, our Pediatric NF Program works closely with subspecialists across Johns Hopkins Medicine to provide coordinated, comprehensive care.
Patients also have access to Johns Hopkins subspecialty expertise including:
- Pediatric Audiology/ENT/Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Cardiology/Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Pediatric General Surgery
- Pediatric Genetics
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Pediatric Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Oral/Maxillo/Craniofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Pain Specialist
- Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Pediatric Radiology/Neuroradiology
Our team coordinates referrals and collaborates closely with Hopkins specialists to ensure seamless, integrated care for children with NF.