Expert care, built around the child

Our medical team is experienced in the day-to-day care of children with complex medical needs. Led by our Medical Director and Nurse Practitioners, we work hand-in-hand with each child’s outside specialists to create a personalized care plan—so they receive coordinated support.

  • Ongoing clinical oversight from our onsite Medical Director
  • Support for chronic conditions (respiratory, GI, neuro)
  • Daily care coordination by skilled Nurse Practitioners
  • Coordination with pediatric subspecialists (neurology, pulmonology, GI)
  • Management of feeding tubes, ventilators, oxygen, and other equipment
  • Regular health assessments and wellness monitoring
  • Medication administration and monitoring
  • Growth tracking

Building confidence one step and smile at a time

Our therapists use movement, play, and personalized care to help children build strength, improve function and independence, and reach milestones at their own pace. We work closely with families and care teams to ensure every child moves forward.

Physical Therapy

Focused on helping children move their bodies with more strength, control, and confidence.

  • Gross motor development (crawling, walking, balance)
  • Strength, flexibility, and coordination training
  • Range of motion support
  • Adaptive movement techniques and mobility aids
  • Bracing assessment and management

Occupational Therapy

Designed to help children engage with the world around them through purposeful play and skill-building.

  • Fine motor skills (grasping, writing, using utensils)
  • Sensory processing and regulation
  • Visual motor coordination
  • Self-care skills (dressing, grooming, feeding)
  • Support for cognitive and social development

Speech & Feeding Therapy

Supporting children with communication and safe, effective feeding.

  • Swallowing and feeding therapy
  • Language development and speech clarity
  • Communication devices and assistive technology

Nutrition

Fueling growth with tailored nutrition for every child’s needs.

  • Custom meal plans for oral, tube, or TPN feeding
  • Monitoring weight gain, hydration, and micronutrient levels
  • Discharge planning and hands-on training for home feeding routines

Supporting strong breathing and even stronger futures

Our respiratory therapists specialize in caring for children who rely on technology to breathe safely and comfortably. From trach and vent management to oxygen therapy and caregiver training, we tailor each plan to meet the child’s needs—and help them move toward independence.

  • Ventilator and tracheostomy care
  • High-flow and low-flow oxygen therapy
  • Airway clearance and respiratory exercises
  • Monitoring and adjustments based on progress
  • Weaning plans, when appropriate
  • Hands-on parent and caregiver training
  • Coordination with pulmonologists and medical team

Because every child deserves childhood

At Ditmas, childhood comes first. Our daily recreation program is designed to bring happiness, connection, and moments of magic into every child’s day—whether it’s gardening in the rooftop greenhouse, splashing in the summer pool, petting a bunny, or dancing to live music.

  • Daily Recreation Therapy: Music, crafts, sensory activities, mat time, and group activities
  • Rooftop garden, accessible all year round
  • Animal Therapy: Regular visits from puppies, rabbits, and other therapeutic animals
  • Field Trips: Aquarium, Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Holiday parties and cultural celebrations
  • Milestone celebrations: professional photo shoots, birthday parties
  • Swimming activities in summer
  • Guest performances: Science shows, storytellers
  • Volunteer visits for one-on-one play

Helping minds stay curious, connected, and growing

Every child deserves to learn, no matter their diagnosis. That’s why our school has its own dedicated floor with fully equipped classrooms, certified teachers, and a setup designed for every type of learner, including children on vents or with mobility needs. Through DOE programs and early intervention services, we bring learning to life—tailoring education to each child’s pace, ability, and future goals.

  • Three classrooms adapted for all levels and medical needs
  • Dedicated school space with its own entrance, bathrooms, and principal’s office
  • Early Intervention (EI), CPSE / CSE support
  • Home Instruction
  • School-readiness and transition guidance

Standing beside the ones who stand strong

Our social worker walks with you through the paperwork, planning, training, and emotions—until you’re fully prepared to take the next step forward, together.

  • Case management, advocacy, and caregiver education
  • Emotional support, grief and crisis counseling
  • Step-by-step discharge planning and transition support
  • Hands-on training in trach care, feeding, equipment use, and CPR
  • Assistance with transportation, follow-up care, and school integration/reintegration
  • Guidance through insurance approvals and setting up home nursing

Comfort, dignity, and care in every step of the journey

Our palliative care team is here to ease suffering, support quality of life, and walk beside your family with compassion, respect, and understanding—at every stage of your child’s illness.

  • Individualized care plans centered on comfort, dignity, and quality of life
  • Comprehensive pain management and symptom control
  • Emotional, social, and spiritual support that honors each family’s values
  • Guidance through complex end-of-life medical decisions with empathy and clarity
  • Culturally sensitive, family-centered care that honors each child’s unique story

Home of healing, hugs, and happiness

  • Phone 718.462.8300
  • Email info@ditmaschildrens.com
  • 2103 Ditmas Avenue
    Brooklyn, NY 11226
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