International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke

06/18/2026

Listen in on this great conversation between Beth Anne Cavanaugh, MD, a pediatric stroke neurologist and director of the Pediatric Stroke Program at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, and Andrei Alexandrov, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix about the pediatric stroke guidelines that were released earlier this year: https://www.neurologylive.com/view/new-stroke-guidelines-highlight-expanding-role-pediatric-stroke-care'

Experts discuss how updated stroke guidelines introduce new considerations for pediatric stroke care, emphasizing improved recognition, specialized expertise, and collaboration between pediatric and adult stroke centers. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

06/17/2026

Earlier this year, researchers at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute published findings from the Baby CHAMP CIMT trial, which found that intensive therapy approaches show benefits for infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy. Revisit those findings here:

Filling a long-standing gap in clinical science, multi-institutional researchers led by Virginia Tech find good news when comparing movement therapies.

06/16/2026

💜 Thank you again to all of our families who shared their child's story for last month's awareness campaign, Navigating the Journey After Pediatric Stroke! 💜

If you'd like to thumb through the stories and revisit our campaign, we've placed all submissions into this photo album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1325615893041002&type=3

The International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke honored all children and families impacted by pediatric stroke for Stroke Awareness Month in May 2026. This year's theme was "Navigating the Journey After Pediatric Stroke", celebrating how each of the warriors in our community adjusted to life after their diagnosis. We invited families to submit photos of their children with a note that reflects about their personal experience. This album captures each of the responses shared in May 2026.

06/15/2026

"Most things are possible when you assume problems can be solved.”

06/12/2026

CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Pediatric Neuromodulation Lab (https://pnl.waisman.wisc.edu/) is in its final push for recruitment for its Baby Brain Recovery Study. They are seeking 6 more families to participate in this important study.

The study aims to assess recovery and development of the infant brain and function after perinatal stroke. The group is recruiting families with infants between the ages of 0 - 24 months who have a history of early brain injury, like stroke. The visits will take place at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Waisman Center in Madison, Wisconsin. There are one-visit or multi-visit commitment options for enrollment and financial support for travel is available.

More information about the research study can be found here: https://pnl.waisman.wisc.edu/research/ and here:https://iapediatricstroke.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24-M-BBRS-Flyer.JUN2026.pdf

If you'd like more information, please contact the Lab directly at 806-381-2699 or via email at [email protected]. If you're interested in participating, you can complete the following form: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhenhEJT9V1avCC?fbclid=IwY2xjawSZIMFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzMWdLRjI3QnlwaGx5bVlIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl62L46xsNTYxIX20tWO8hn2A7_4VX4-BZzaQiEl-7u-X_jtIZ8JGStkQPQh_aem_9CV-H9V-YkY4ajlFSFXQlg

06/11/2026

Marina Ganetsky was this year's American Stroke Association Pediatric Stroke Hero. Marina had a ruptured AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) at the age of 10, which in turn caused several ischemic strokes. Now 15, she continues her stroke recovery and advocates for herself and others with disabilities, including publishing an illustrated book about living with Aphasia as well as advocating for accessible spaces in Massachusetts.

You can read more of Marina's story at the link below.

Congratulations, Marina, and thank you for all of the work you do to raise awareness for pediatric stroke and related disabilities. 💜

The stroke survivor under 18 and family has used their experience to educate, inspire and bring awareness to stroke in children. The 2026 award goes to...

06/08/2026

"Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on, but you keep going anyway."

06/05/2026

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke in newborns? Or that using only one hand before 1 year of age could be a sign of a previous stroke? Learn more about the signs and symptoms of perinatal stroke from our fact sheet and share to raise awareness for Pediatric Stroke. 💜

https://iapediatricstroke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Perinatal-Stroke.FACTS_.MAR2024.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawSP0EhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpSDhFeEZObnlvRFRlVnlNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmEdNUTEkR5tuRH13j_PjHf7C-VxYnhvgW2ewBWdQolsCdW0P78tdO_8rD3U_aem_WkSiBYRfke4cJs024S49dQ

06/04/2026

"Recognizing those symptoms is the most important in getting them early intervention, because they can have a much better outcome."

Fortunately, for 7 year-old Geno, his Dad immediately recognized signs of stroke which led to a prompt diagnosis and treatment for his son's pediatric stroke. Read Geno's story here:

A father's quick thinking helped save his young son after the boy suffered a stroke.