Pediatric neurologists are medical doctors specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological problems in children from their infancy to adolescent years.
The child’s neurological disorders could impact his or her spinal cord, brain, muscles, and nerves, leading to various problems. A pediatric neurologist can help manage children having neurological disorders and lead an improved quality of life.
If your child shows the following symptoms, the child’s pediatrician or family physician could refer him or her to a pediatric neurologist:
- Unusual, frequent, and severe headaches
- Loss of consciousness without an appropriate explanation
- Improper balance
- Coordination issues
- Seizures
- Tremors
- Memory loss
- Walking issues
- Difficulty in moving
- Developmental delay
- Lack of sensation, numbness, or tingling
- Unintentional jerks
- Motor function problems
Your child’s symptoms will be assessed by our pediatric neurologists at Butterfly Learnings Center and an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the following different types of conditions will be made based on the child’s evaluation:
- Epilepsy or seizures
- Muscle weakness due to conditions like muscular dystrophy or neuropathy
- Concussions
- Migraines and headaches
- Intellectual disability
- Autism
- Sleep disorders
- Congenital brain disorders
- Brain tumors
- Stroke
- Autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis
- Behavioral problems such as tics and Tourette Syndrome or ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
- Developmental disorders, such as delayed motor function, delayed speech, cerebral palsy, and coordination issues
- Traumatic brain injury
- Brain inflammation or infections such as encephalitis or meningitis
- Genetic disorders that impact the nervous system
Our pediatric neurologists work closely with other specialists and therapists at Butterfly Learnings Center to provide comprehensive management of your child’s neurological condition.