Welcome to the Division of Pediatric and Developmental Neurology
Members of the Division of Pediatric and Developmental Neurology provide exceptional care for children with neurological conditions in an environment that supports rigorous training of future leaders and innovative research.
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital / Washington University School of Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
News
Prenatal, early-life influences on child brain development focus of new study (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are joining scientists at 24 other sites around the country to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at understanding how prenatal factors and early life experiences influence brain development and behavior in infants and young children.
School-based COVID-19 testing initiative focuses on vulnerable populations (Links to an external site)
During the ongoing pandemic, many schools with large numbers of vulnerable students – including those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and minority students living in economically under-resourced communities – have been less likely than other schools to offer in-person instruction, opting instead for virtual learning. But virtual learning is challenging for all students, leaving many […]
Brain rewires itself after injury ‘on the edge of what’s compatible with life’ (Links to an external site)
For 13 years, Daniel Carr had no idea he was missing part of his brain. One of the first clues occurred on the baseball field. The coach of his seventh-grade boys’ competitive team in suburban St. Louis noticed Daniel’s unusual, albeit effective, fielding tactic in the outfield. Daniel wore his glove on his right hand. […]