Neuro Support Group
Children with movement and cognitive disorders face unique challenges in their day-to-day lives, and so do their families. The neurologic team at Cook Children's understands this ... which is why we've created the Neuro Support Group.
Facing neurological disorders can feel overwhelming at times. The Neuro Support Group offers patients and families a place where they can share frustrations and fears, learn new coping skills, and know that they do not have to face these challenges alone.
The Cook Children's Neuro Support Group is open to patients and families of children and teens with movement disorders, such as dystonia muscular dystrophy, etc., and those with acquired neuro challenges, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, etc. In addition, caregivers and professionals from Cook Children's are on hand to introduce topics and offer ongoing support. We are committed to giving patients and families:
- The knowledge and skills to help deal with cognitive issues and motor issues
- The opportunity to meet others with similar interests
- A network of resource materials to cope with life's challenges
What we do
Each meeting begins with a professional presentation on a specific topic. The group then divides into two break-out sessions: motor and cognitive, to discuss how the topic relates on a more specific level. This provides patients and family members an opportunity to share ideas and discuss particular challenges they may be facing as it relates to the topic. There is also an opportunity to visit and to build a community where people understand each other's daily obstacles, triumphs, hardships, and joys.
All meetings are free and include a light dinner. Sitters are available for children under the age of six at no additional charge.
When we meet
The Neuro Support Group meets once every three months, including an end-of-the year holiday celebration. Meetings are from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
2013 Meeting Dates:
- Thursday, June 6
- Thursday, October 24
- December 12 Holiday Party: Save the Date!
Where we meet
Neuro Support Group meetings are held in classrooms located on the lower level of the Medical Center Pavilion. Meet us first in the Hochberger prefunction area for your designated classroom.
Cook Children’s Medical Center
801 7th Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Parking
Parking for patients, families and visitors is available in the W. Terrell Ave. Garage at W. Terrell Ave. and 7th Avenue. Parking for parents of patients is free. Parking for other family members and visitors is $1 per hour.
Handicap access to the medical center is available from the parking garage on the first and third floor.
Directions
For directions and maps to the Medical Center and parking, click here: Medical Center directions and parking
Contact us
If you have questions or would like more information about our group, please contact our certified Child Life specialist
Kathryn “Kat” Davitt, MOT, CCLS
Support Group Leader
682-885-5872
neuro@cookchildrens.org
Julie Schmidt
Patient liaison
682-885-7887
RSVP for 2013 support group meetings
