Who we are

In the Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic, we provide assessment of your baby’s physical, motor and cognitive development, with referral to community services and specialized professional consultation.

We will schedule visits for infants who were born at less than 30 weeks gestation. We’ll also schedule visits with those infants who were very ill during their stay in the NICU.

Meet our team

Rudaina

Rudaina Banihani, MD

Neonatologist & Developmental Behavioural Pediatrician; 

Medical Director, Neonatal Follow Up Clinic

Elizabeth Asztalos

Elizabeth Asztalos

Neonatologist

Neonatal Research Director

 

Nancy Chen

Nancy Chen

Occupational Therapist

Freda Vane

Freda Vane

Occupational Therapist

Natalie Antonacci

Natalie Antonacci

Occupational Therapist

Emma Drake

Emma Drake

Occupational Therapists

Karli Gavendo

Karli Gavendo

Occupational Therapists

Lisa Smuskowitz

Lisa Smuskowitz

Physiotherapist

Colleen Rocha

Colleen Rocha

Registered Nurse

Rena Rosenthal

Rena Rosenthal

Registered Dietitian

Katrina Palermo

Receptionist Clerk

About this website

We’re striving to build a comprehensive digital resource that is available anytime, anywhere to support and empower your family.

Resources

Information and videos from our experts, recommended links, and more:

Parents

Children

Children

Health care professionals

Health Care Professionals

Your stories

We want to hear from you — what worked for your family after discharge from the NICU? Do you have strategies or advice you would like to share with other parents?

“I was unsettled and uneasy, with mixed emotions of joy and sadness.” ...

At the birth of their child, most parents are elated. My mom and dad were terrified. I weighed two pounds and two ounces. My parents were shocked and confused. They didn’t know babies could survive and develop well having been so small at birth. They......