Conditions

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Canavan Disease

Canavan disease is a rare autosomal recessive leukodystrophy, which means both copies of the affected gene in each cell have mutations.

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness in or problems with using the muscles.

Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis

Cerebrotendinous xanthomathosis (CTX) is a rare autosomal recessive leukodystrophy, which means both copies of the affected gene in each cell have mutations.

Choreoathetosis

Choreoathetosis is a disorder that results in involuntary in several parts of the body, including the limbs, trunk, and facial muscles. Learn more about symptoms, and the treatment options available at Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Chronic Abdominal Pain

Chronic abdominal pain is persistent abdominal (stomach or belly) pain that causes constant or recurring bouts of discomfort for at least three months

Chronic Headaches or Migraines

Chronic daily headaches are defined as tension-type headaches or migraines that occur more than 15 days a month. Chronic headaches or migraines can be caused by a number of factors.

Chronic Pain after Injury or Surgery

Chronic pain after injury or surgery is considered rare. However, it can still develop. This is true for patients of any age, including adults or children.

Communication / Speech / Language Disorders

Speech, language and communication disorders are problems in communication and related areas such as oral motor function. Causes of can include hearing loss, neurological disorders, brain injury, intellectual disabilities, drug abuse, physical impairments and vocal abuse or misuse.

Concussion

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull.