title: The evolution of rehabilitation facilities for children.
abstract: This article describes the development of rehabilitation facilities for children in the United States. The historical beginnings and subsequent growth of agencies nationwide that provide a variety of rehabilitative services for the pediatric population (birth to 21 years) are described. The origin of many of the modern-day rehabilitation centers for all ages is seen in the founding of "homes" and other facilities for children during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As the 21st century approaches, it is important to reflect on how far pediatric rehabilitation has come and project its continued growth and expansion through the year 2000.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States