It is open to adolescents who are currently patients at Tisch Hospital and also to former patients. A social worker and a child life specialist facilitate the program. These group meetings are held in the early evening at Tisch Hospital and give adolescents an opportunity for socialization and to learn from each other's experiences. Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Support Programs Patient and family education activities are an integral part of the rehabilitation experience. Parents are counseled on the nature of their child's disability and how best to cope with the problems associated with nurturing a child with a disability, including the physical, psychological, social, and financial aspects of care.
Support groups are available for patients' families.
In addition, a special program has been developed for siblings.