The Johns Hopkins Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Program offers diagnostic evaluation, education and evidence-based treatment options for adults (18 and older) with FND. Whether you experience unexplained seizures or movement symptoms, our team of neurologists, neuropsychologists and rehabilitation experts can help diagnose or rule out FND and connect you with the right specialists based on your diagnosis.
How We Can Help
FND Diagnosis
I am having unexplained neurological symptoms, and I am looking for a diagnosis.

FND Treatment Programs
I have been diagnosed with FND, and I am looking for treatment options.

Pediatric Care for FND
Our colleagues at the Kennedy Krieger Institute have a multispecialty FND program specializing in diagnosis and treatment of FND in children, teens and young adults.

FND Diagnostic Clinics
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Functional Seizure Diagnosis
Seizures may present in different ways, including staring blankly, unusual eye movements, jerking or twitching of the body, confusion and loss of consciousness. If your main symptom is seizures, we offer an evaluation in our epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU). Neurologists at the EMU will use specialized equipment to help determine if the seizures are related to abnormal brain activity.
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Functional Movement Disorder (FMD) Diagnosis
Neurologic movement symptoms include tremor, weakness, paralysis, curled hand or foot, neck or body twisting, muscle jerks and spasms, and difficulty walking. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, our team offers a diagnostic workup that can help determine if you have a functional movement disorder.
FND Treatment Clinics
Our treatment clinics offer rehabilitation therapy, symptom management and other treatment options for people diagnosed with FND at Johns Hopkins or elsewhere.
Outpatient Clinics
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Neuropsychology Consultation for People with FND
This clinic can help people diagnosed with FND learn what may have contributed to the development of FND and how to manage their symptoms.
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Rehabilitation Program for People with FMD (movement symptoms)
This clinic provides rehabilitation therapies, including physical and occupational therapy, for people diagnosed with FMD.
Inpatient Programs
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Pain Treatment Program
This program can help patients with severe functional symptoms that are not responding to outpatient treatment and are causing significant disability. Treatment emphasizes medication management, psychotherapy and rehabilitation therapies.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
This program is best for people who have functional movement symptoms, have severe symptoms limiting safety at home and can tolerate three hours of rehabilitation therapy a day. People with FND can expect to stay in an inpatient rehabilitation unit for about 10 days.