Specialties & Conditions Movement Disorders Program
Movement Disorders Program
The Pediatric Movement Disorders Program at Lurie Children’s provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment of children with movement disorders. Movement disorders in children affect the speed and quality of movement leading to too much movement, too little movement or problems with balance and coordination. Children’s movement disorders can come as a result of genetic or metabolic conditions, autoimmune disorders, infections, strokes, traumatic brain injury, toxins or medications.
The Lurie Children's Difference
Our program is the only pediatric movement disorders program in the Chicago metropolitan area. It is led by one of the few pediatric movement disorders trained specialists in the country.
The multidisciplinary program combines the experts in various pediatric subspecialities, including:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Physiatrists
- Clinical Care
- Neuroradiology
- Nursing
- Orthotics
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Research and Education
- Social Work
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Genetics
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is also part of the team. Together, we provide state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment such as deep brain stimulation. We also participate in research and clinical trials.
Conditions We Treat
What to Expect
During your visit, your child will be evaluated at one of our outpatient locations. Specialty movement disorders clinics are available at Lurie Children’s Main Hospital or our Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park.
Additional testing and consultation may be arranged depending on your child’s condition. These tests or consultations may include:
- Laboratory testing
- Electroencephalogram
- Brain MRI or other imaging studies
- Psychology or psychiatry consultation
- Rehabilitation consultation
possible, please bring a video of your child’s movements, especially if these movements are not constant and might not be seen during a visit. Your child may be videotaped for clinical, educational or research purposes.
Our Specialists
The Pediatric Movement Disorders Program includes:
Joanna Blackburn, MD
Jeffrey Raskin, MD
Tim Krater, DO
Vineeta Swaroop, MD
Elyse Zanghi, CO
Jennifer Misasi, MS, RN, CPNP
Mehgan Rickett, RN
Joann Scearcy, RN
Appointments
If you'd like to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists, call 1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS.DOC®) or visit our Appointments page for more information.
Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.