# Brain and Behavior Center

A child’s brain and behavior make up much of who they are and how they experience the world. The Brain and Behavior Center is one of the nation's leading programs for treating children, from newborns to adolescents, with disorders of brain development, function and behavior.

Creating the best outcome for your child starts with building the best team. Our [Brain and Behavior team](/content/en/services/brain-and-behavior/teams.html "Brain and Behavior team"/index.html) is recognized as one of the best in the country. [Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford](/content/en/lucile-packard-childrens-hospital.html "Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford"/index.html) [Neurology](/content/en/services/neurology.html "Neurology"/index.html) and [Neurosurgery](/content/en/services/neurosurgery.html "Neurosurgery"/index.html) is ranked #6 in the nation by _U.S. News & World Report_, making us the best in the West and top-ranked in California. Our team of physician-scientists from the [Stanford University School of Medicine](https://med.stanford.edu/ "Stanford University School of Medicine") collaborate to advance treatments that allow us to successfully treat many children with complex cases that could not be resolved elsewhere.

Through a blend of clinical expertise and individualized treatment plans, our experts help children reach their fullest potential.

## Why choose us?

Our Brain and Behavior Center is one of the nation's leading programs for treating children, from newborns to adolescents, with disorders of brain development, function and behavior.

[Our Services\
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Individualized, integrated neurologic care from infancy to adolescence.](/content/en/services/brain-and-behavior/services.html)

[Our Care Teams\
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Collaborating to bring treatment innovations and advances to your child and family.](/content/en/services/brain-and-behavior/teams.html)

[Conditions We Treat\
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We provide comprehensive, family-centered treatment and support.](/content/en/services/brain-and-behavior/conditions.html)

[Research and Innovation\
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Sharing ideas across a variety of disciplines to rapidly advance treatments.](/content/en/services/brain-and-behavior/innovation-research.html)

[In the News\
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Discover news and patient stories about Neurology and Neurosurgery in the media.](/content/en/services/brain-and-behavior/in-the-news.html)

[Meet ROSA™\
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ROSA™ assists surgeons in performing minimally invasive brain surgery.](/content/en/services/neurosurgery/rosa.html)

### Brain and Behavior Center's Patient Stories

[**Untangling the Equation of Math Struggles**](https://healthier.stanfordchildrens.org/en/untangling-the-equation-of-math-struggles)

Stanford study reveals unique brain differences in kids. Learn how effective early intervention can keep their education on track.

[**A Severe Complication From the Flu Highlights Importance of Vaccination**](https://healthier.stanfordchildrens.org/en/importance-of-vaccination)

What started as a fever ended up landing a 6-year-old girl in the hospital with a rare neurological brain condition.

[**Teen Comes Through Near-Fatal Accident**](https://healthier.stanfordchildrens.org/en/teen-comes-through-near-fatal-accident)

Neurosurgery, trauma, and neurocritical care teams perform Christmas miracle by saving boy’s life after severe accident.

[View more patient stories](https://healthier.stanfordchildrens.org/en/tag/brain-and-behavior/)

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