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Pediatric Neurology: Neurological Disorders In Pediatrics

August 22, 2023
Pediatric neurology is the branch of medicine dealing with neurological conditions in children, from newborns through adolescents. Neurologists treat diseases and disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain and nerves, but also the spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, blood vessels and muscles. A neurologist can handle diagnosis and treatment of diseases impacting those conditions. Your child’s pediatrician or another specialist may refer you to a pediatric neurologist for further testing or after making a preliminary diagnosis of a neurological condition. Sometimes, parents seek help from a pediatric neurologist without a referral from the child’s primary care physician if they recognize signs of a potential neurological disorder or disease. Pediatric neurologists treat a number of different conditions. Some of the more common include:
  • Strokes
  • Epilepsy
  • Birth defects impacting the nervous system
  • Seizures
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Speech Disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Behavioral Disorders including ADD and ADHD
  • Migraines and Other Headaches
  • Head and Brain Injuries
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Intellectual Disabilities
If it involves the nervous system, a neurologist may be part of your child’s care team. However, the most common reason for children to see a pediatric neurologist is epilepsy. Neurologists have specialized training and experience that other doctors do not have, which allow them to test for, recognize, and treat neurological conditions safely and more effectively than other doctors. They work in cooperation with the rest of your child’s healthcare team to bring about the best results for your child. In addition, neurologists have access to specialized equipment, which may be necessary if treating your child for an unusual neurological disorder. If you suspect your child has a neurological disorder, it can be a very frightening time. Some parents are understandably reluctant to seek out a specialist because it can mean confirming some very scary concerns. 

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