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Neuropsychology Track

A primary goal is to prepare students for later careers, leadership, and board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology.

Neuropsychology

The Neuropsychology rotation provides opportunities for the extern to provide neuropsychologically informed care for children with medical conditions involving the central nervous system.

Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides clinical training to produce an advanced level of competence in the clinical neuropsychology specialty.

Meet Our Neuropsychology Team

Meet our pediatric neuropsychology team.

2024 Ohio Neuropsychology Group Meeting

2024 Ohio Neuropsychology Group Meeting

The 2024 Neuropsychology Group Meeting will be held in person on Friday, September 27 at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center. Four hours of continuing education will be provided, including 1 hour of ethics related continuing education.

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Interdisciplinary Medical Clinics

Our pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologists act as integral team members with many medical teams at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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Keith Yeates of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Arthur Benton Award

Keith Yeates, PhD (43085), director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and chief of Psychology at Nationwide Children’s, is the latest recipient of the Arthur Benton Award from the International Neuropsychological Society

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Psychology

Pediatric Psychology experts provide care to children who have a brief or long-term medical condition. Behavior assessments and intervention services for children and their families helping in learning positive coping skills and ways to manage their physical condition.

Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship program that follows the scientist-practitioner model of training and provides clinical experiences to develop advanced competencies in the specialty area of pediatric psychology.

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Concussions in Sports

A concussion occurs whenever a child's mental status changes as a result of trauma (usually a blow to the head). A child who shows signs of mental confusion or is "dinged" by a blow to the head has suffered a concussion.

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New National Study Examines Concussion Management in High School Sports

Each academic year, an estimated 136,000 sports-related concussions occur among high school athletes in the United States. A new study conducted by researchers at the Sports Concussion Clinic at Children’s Hospital Boston and the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute

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Psychosocial Services

When a child is born with a cleft lip and/or palate or any craniofacial condition, the emotional health and well-being of the child and family are just as important as the child’s medical care.

Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities: Helping Children at School
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Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities: Helping Children at School

Epilepsy is not just about seizures. What many people don’t realize is that for some children with epilepsy, problems with learning and school performance can sometimes be harder to deal with than the seizures themselves.

Neonatal Physical Therapy Fellowship

Neonatal Physical Therapy Fellowship

The Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a one-year program that collaborates with West Virginia University and provides clinical training to produce an advanced level of competence in the clinical neuropsychology specialty.

Clinical Child Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Clinical Child Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Clinical Child Psychology Fellowship provides post-doctoral trainees with the best available generalist training to master the knowledge and skills needed to become successful, versatile, independently licensed psychologists.

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Psychology Pathways Initiative Summer Externship Program

The goal of our PPI summer externship program is to provide opportunities for current psychology doctoral students with diverse backgrounds to learn about specialty fields within psychology early in their training to increase readiness and competitiveness for pediatric specialty internship and fellowship training programs in healthcare settings. 

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Hoskinson Lab Staff

Learn more about principal investigator Kristen Hoskinson, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Hoskinson Lab.

Pediatric Acute Treatment (PAT) Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Pediatric Acute Treatment (PAT) Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Pediatric Acute Treatment (PAT) Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship program provides an opportunity for advanced training in evidence-based interventions with children and adolescents in the specialty area of psychiatric acute care.

Complex Concussion Clinic
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Complex Concussion Clinic

The Complex Concussion Clinic is your one stop for care when dealing with ongoing concussion symptoms.

Meet Our Team

Our 22q Center team is multidisciplinary and composed of expert clinicians from various specialties. 

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Training Programs

We offer a variety of training programs for behavioral and mental health professionals. Learn more about our training opportunities.

Autism Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Autism Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Trueman Fellowship in Autism Treatment is a post-doctoral psychology training experience based in the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD). Training opportunities for both 1- and 2-year positions are offered.

Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Post-Doctoral Fellowship specializes assessing and treating autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

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Current Studies

Learn more about the current studies in the Child Brain and Development Lab.

22q Center
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22q Center

We provide individualized diagnostic and management services in genetics, cardiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, speech-language pathology, developmental pediatrics, immunology, neuropsychology, behavioral health, audiology, otolaryngology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, neurology, orthopedics and psychiatry.

Concussion Center
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Concussion Center

The Concussion Center at Nationwide Children’s is an innovative place that specializes in treating kids and young adults. It’s a place where the focus on cutting-edge care, research and community partnerships builds a network of expertise like no place else.

Graduate Student Practicum

Graduate Student Practicum

The Behavioral Health department has openings for full-year practicum placements for advanced graduate students in APA-accredited training programs. The practicum program provides students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledgebase, as well as gain experience in applying theory to practice in the medical setting.

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The Child Brain and Development Lab Staff

Learn more about principal investigator H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, and his dynamic team in the Taylor Lab.

Neuroimmunology Clinic
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Neuroimmunology Clinic

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Neuroimmunology Clinic provides evidence-based, family-centered clinical care for infants, children and teens with autoimmune disorders that affect the central nervous system, known as neuroimmune disorders.

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About Your Diagnosis

Learn more about your brain tumor diagnosis.

Epilepsy Center
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Epilepsy Center

As a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, we are a referral center for epilepsy patients from across our region and beyond. In addition to standard clinical services, we provide complex neurodiagnostic monitoring, as well as extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment.

Spina Bifida Program
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Spina Bifida Program

The Spina Bifida Program at Nationwide Children's provides comprehensive, long-term treatment services to individuals with spinal abnormalities.

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Level 4 Epilepsy Program

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has accredited the Epilepsy Center at Nationwide Children’s as a Level 4 epilepsy program, a designation reserved for programs offering the highest level of comprehensive and specialized care.

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Featured Physician

Thomas Pommering, DO, is the founder and the division chief of Sports Medicine at Nationwide Children’s. 

Education and Training

The focus of the PPI externship program is to provide exposure to new clinical populations and, treatment programs within an academic medical center setting.

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Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Book Published

Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern and a new book focuses on evaluating what is currently known about childhood TBI and the challenges faced by researchers and clinicians in this arena.

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Our Clinics

We provide high quality, accessible care for children with emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders. Learn about our clinics and specialty programs.

Mental Health Needs for Children and Adolescents Following Injury
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Mental Health Needs for Children and Adolescents Following Injury

Experiencing an injury can be a traumatic event for children and adolescents as well as their parents and caregivers. While not all children experience long-term emotional problems related to injuries, there are some things to be aware of to help your child during recovery.

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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Cleft Lip and Palate Center and 22q Center Family Support Groups Kick-Off

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cleft Lip and Palate Center and 22q Center Family Support Groups Kick-Off WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 1 to 2:30 pm (all will take a break from enjoying The Zoo and gather together) WHERE: The Columbus Zoo Waters Edge Boardwalk Shelters (near

Inpatient Rehabilitation: Comprehensive Services to Treat the Whole Child
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Inpatient Rehabilitation: Comprehensive Services to Treat the Whole Child

Comprehensive, family-centered, individually-tailored rehabilitation services are critical to patients who are recovering from a spinal cord injury, traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurological disorder, severe illness or other potential life-altering event.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been accredited for a period of three years by CARF International. This latest qualification earned by Nationwide Children’s is the ninth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation awarded by CARF – the

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Brain Development and Social Cognition Lab Staff

Learn more about principal investigator Eric Nelson, PhD, and his dynamic team in the Brain Development and Social Cognition Lab.

Close To Home℠ Centers

Testing, treatment and care for children and families are closer to you than ever. Our Close To Home℠ Centers bring a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for newborns, children, and young adults to your neighborhood.

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Meet Our Rehab Team

Members of the Rehabilitation team work closely to manage each aspect of patient care. Our goal is to enhance the patient’s functional abilities as well as provide support and education to the family.

Head Start 4
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Head Start 4

The Head Start 4 protocol is a randomized clinical trial hosted and coordinated by Nationwide Children’s NEXT Consortium.

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Biobehavioral Outcomes Core

The Biobehavioral Outcomes Core assists investigators who want to incorporate behavioral assessments in their research.

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Cumulative Sub-concussive Impacts in a Single Season of Youth Football

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In an investigation of head impact burden and change in neurocognitive function during a season of youth football, researchers find that sub-concussive impacts are not correlated with worsening performance in neurocognitive function.

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The Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health Announced

The first recipient of the chair is Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Office of Clinical Research
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Office of Clinical Research

The Office of Clinical Research at Nationwide Children’s supports the infrastructure, resources and culture needed to expedite clinical trials and catalyze discoveries, leading to cutting-edge innovations and treatments for our patients.

Study Finds No Correlation Between Brain Function and Head Impacts After Two Seasons of Youth Tackle Football
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Study Finds No Correlation Between Brain Function and Head Impacts After Two Seasons of Youth Tackle Football

To date, most studies that have attempted to understand connections between neurocognitive function and sub-concussive head impacts have been retrospective – and inconclusive.

Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders
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Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders

Join the series that advances clinicians' expertise, focusing on best practices for pediatric patients with Tourette syndrome, tic disorders and co-occurring conditions.

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What to Expect During Your Visit

Learn what to expect before, during and after your 22q Center visit. 

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Survey details inconsistencies in how concussions are managed in high school athletes

Concussions account for nearly 15 percent of all sport-related injuries in high school athletes, according to researchers at Children's Hospital Boston.

22q Deletion Syndrome
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22q Deletion Syndrome

22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as DiGeorge Syndrome, is a condition where there is a small amount of genetic material missing (a microdeletion) on the long arm (the q arm) of chromosome 22. 22q has the potential to impact every system in the body and can lead to a range of health issues.

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Other/Multiple Specialties

These trials involve finding solutions for patients who have more than one condition involving hematology, oncology, & bone and marrow transplant. Multispecialty studies focus on new ways to treat the whole patient through by studying the correlations between different diseases.

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Pediatric Psychology Track

Learn about the diverse Pediatric Psychology track offered through Nationwide Children's Hospital. 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: 'A Healthy You and 22Q' Conference Comes to Columbus

WHAT: 'A Healthy You and 22Q' Conference Comes to Columbus ‘22Q Mystery Bus’ to make a stop at the conference WHEN: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 8am to 4:30pm WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Education Center 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus WHO/WHY: This

Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Program
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Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Program

The Heart Center’s Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Program (CNOP) evaluates children with congenital heart disease who are at a higher risk for developmental delays or concerns and helps them reach their full potential.

Behavioral Health
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Behavioral Health

Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital addresses the needs of children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral or developmental problems.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Expands Plastic Surgery Services; Focuses on Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach

When it comes to plastic surgery, the changing of one’s physical appearance is normally just the first step of a long process. Expert surgery is only the beginning, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recognizes the importance of caring for the whole child.

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Concussion Health, In Partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital, Announces Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz as Keynote Speaker

Concussion Health, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host The Concussion Health Summit in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hyatt Regency Friday, July 28-Saturday, July 29.

No More Sitting in the Dark?
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No More Sitting in the Dark?

A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Sports Medicine, and Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigated objectively measured, self-paced physical and cognitive activity across the first week post-concussion.

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Gerhardt Lab Staff

Learn more about principal investigator Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Gerhardt Lab.

Leukodystrophy Clinic
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Leukodystrophy Clinic

The Leukodystrophy Clinic provides evidence-based, family-centered clinical care for infants, children and teens with inherited white matter disorders (leukodystrophies). Our goal is to enhance quality of life for children and their families impacted by these conditions through a supportive clinical framework in collaboration with families, a local multidisciplinary team and the national community of the Leukodystrophy Care Network (LCN).

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Multidisciplinary Services

Our Cystic Fibrosis Center is made up of several groups involved in cystic fibrosis care including physicians, nurses, nutrition, social work, respiratory therapy and genetics.

Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group Members
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Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group Members

The Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group is made up of expects in biobehavioral health, child development, neurology, psychology and more. Learn more about its members.

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Research

We are motivated to improve the outcomes of children requiring rehabilitation services through research and innovation. 

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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update

  • Upcoming Conferences
  • Pediatric Grand Rounds
  • Project ECHO: Obesity, Rumination and Family ECHO
  • MOC Part 4 Credit
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Epilepsy Surgery
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Epilepsy Surgery

Epilepsy Surgery services at Nationwide Children’s involves a team of specialists to care for the clinical, surgical and psychosocial needs of children with difficult to control epilepsy. Epilepsy surgery may dramatically improve the quality of life for these children and is the only potential cure.

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