Nemours Children’s Neuroimmunology Program

Neurological conditions can be complex and sometimes sudden, and getting the right diagnosis quickly matters. No matter where your family is on your journey, our team will help guide you to the right next step with a range of services and treatment options.

• Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, including advanced neuroimaging, laboratory testing, spinal fluid analysis, and antibody testing to identify inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
• Personalized treatment planning, including corticosteroids, IVIG, plasma exchange, and other immunomodulatory therapies tailored to your child’s diagnosis.
• Infusion therapy coordination for children who require ongoing biologic or immune-targeted treatments.
• Long-term disease management and relapse prevention, with close monitoring and follow-up care.
• Multidisciplinary care coordination with specialists in rheumatology, immunology, rehabilitation medicine, neuropsychology, and behavioral health when needed.
• Neuropsychology and cognitive support for children experiencing changes in learning, memory, attention, or behavior.
• Rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy to support strength, mobility, and daily function.
• Education and support for daily living, including guidance for school accommodations and symptom management plans.
• Nurse coordinators, social workers, and Child Life specialists who assist families with navigating care and connecting with community resources.
• Help with transition to adult care when ongoing follow-up is needed into adolescence and young adulthood.

Initial consultations are performed in person at our Neuroinflammatory Clinic in Jacksonville. You’ll have the option for telemedicine appointments for follow-ups, should they be needed.

While every child’s specific treatment may vary, here’s generally what you can expect when you visit.

When we receive a referral to see your child, we will start the process of obtaining all prior imaging and medical records. We’ll reach out to see when you are available to be seen in our clinic and will assist in your appointment scheduling.

Although we make every effort to obtain prior records before your visit, this is not always possible for imaging. Please bring any imaging your child has completed on disks to your first appointment so we can upload and review the images. 

Be prepared for your first visit with the team to last 1-2 hours. This will include meeting both the doctor and nurse practitioner, where they will:

• Obtain a full medical history
• Conduct a thorough exam
• Review prior imaging and/or labs
• Provide a full assessment
• Discuss recommendations and next steps
• Help you facilitate any orders for labs, imagine, medications, and/or infusions that may be required after your appointment