Pediatric rehabilitation is **pediatric rehabilitation is** a distinct academic and clinical discipline dedicated to the scientific investigation and clinical application of methods for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing functional impairments and disabilities in infants, children, and adolescents. It is fundamentally characterized by its focus on the unique aspects of child development, its multidisciplinary nature, and its primary objective of maximizing functional independence, participation, and overall well-being for the child and family.