May 7, 2026, 12:27 p.m.
Kristin Guilliams, MD, WashU Medicine pediatric neurologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, describes the types of treatments available for children who have had a pediatric stroke.
- Immediately after a stroke, specialists may be able to offer clot removal therapies.
- Following immediate treatment, patients should undergo physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
- Neurorehabilitation at St. Louis Children’s Hospital involves a team specializing in recovery and helping kids regain skills.
- Children may continue to recover years after a stroke, and new ways are emerging for specialists to help with recovery.
- Seek professional help if your child is still seeing effects from a stroke.
In case of a medical emergency with a child, determine where the nearest accredited, Level I pediatric trauma center is located. Find the St. Louis Children’s Hospital pediatric Emergency Department location nearest you.
