Pediatric Stroke Warriors Closure - Effective August 1, 2020
After 5 years of serving the Pediatric Stroke Community, PSW made the difficult decision to close our doors effective August 1, 2020. Our closure does not change the amazing impact we have had through the years. It’s with heartfelt thanks and a sense of celebration for all that we have been able to accomplish, that we have said goodbye. Click to read our full closure message.
This website will remain active through 2020 to serve families in seeking resources and to continue being a place of education for stroke in children of all ages.
This website will remain active through 2020 to serve families in seeking resources and to continue being a place of education for stroke in children of all ages.
The Facts remind us why we must continue advocating for more awareness for children.
While most have heard of stroke in adults, a stroke can and does happen at any age. Stroke in children is often different from adult strokes, with different causes and sometimes different symptoms and treatments.
Learn more about the importance in recognition of the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Stroke.
Learn more about the importance in recognition of the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Stroke.
Quick Facts:
A stroke is a medical emergency at any age. If you think a child is having a stroke, do not delay, call 911. A rapid response, quick diagnosis and treatment a child may help limit damage to the brain.
- Recognition of stroke is often delayed or even missed in children.
- Stroke is as common as brain tumors in the pediatric population.
- Stroke is one of the top ten causes of death for children.
- Of children surviving stroke, about 60% will have permanent neurological deficits, most commonly hemiparesis or hemiplegia. Hemiplegia/hemiparesis (total or partial paralysis on one side of the body) is the most common form of cerebral palsy in children born at term, and stroke is its leading cause.
- Other long-term disabilities caused by a stroke in childhood include cognitive and sensory impairments, epilepsy, speech or communication disorder, visual disturbances, poor attention and/or behavioral problems,
A stroke is a medical emergency at any age. If you think a child is having a stroke, do not delay, call 911. A rapid response, quick diagnosis and treatment a child may help limit damage to the brain.