Educational Resources | Neurofibromatosis Center | Washington University in St. Louis

The Washington University NF Center is here to support you. From educational brochures to a monthly therapy blog filled with occupational and physical therapy tips, we strive to provide current resources to help our patients achieve their goals.

Check out our resources below:

Therapy Vault Blog
Developmental Milestones Checklist
Educational Brochures
Additional Web Resources

Therapy Vault Blog

Check out our monthly blog posts, written by our occupational and physical therapists, where we address a variety of topics that support children with NF achieve the best version of themselves.

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Does my child need Occupational Therapy?

June 24, 2024

At every age of childhood, there are a certain set of milestones that medical professionals look for to see if your child is developing in a typical pattern. (You can visit our last blog about development here). It is fairly common for children with NF1 to demonstrate signs of developmental delay. But have no fear! […]

New Parent Guide to Childhood Development

February 5, 2024

Whether you grew up around children or never held a baby in your life, becoming a new parent can be overwhelming. In the blink of an eye your entire life has changed, and you now need to figure out how to care for this little, tiny human. Then, just when you think you might be […]

Nurturing Health and Happiness: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Maintaining Routines and Schedules During the Winter Months

December 1, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – right? Or does it feel like the most chaotic couple of months out of your year? As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy for routines to take a backseat to festivities. While it’s important to celebrate and enjoy this special time of year, maintaining a structured […]

Developmental Checklist

Many children with NF1 will experience developmental delays throughout the course of their lives. The best way to keep children on the track to success is early detection and treatment of these delays.

Please download our checklist below to track each developmental milestone your child reaches. If your child does not reach a milestone by the expected age, please let us know so that we can implement an appropriate care plan to help your child succeed.

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