A paediatric neurologist is a medical doctor who specialises in diagnosing, treating, and managing neurological conditions in children, from birth up to 18 years of age. Neurological conditions affect the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and can impact a child’s movement, learning, behaviour, or overall development.

At our clinic, we provide a comprehensive range of advanced diagnostic techniques to ensure your child receives an accurate and timely diagnosis. We use state-of-the-art technology in a relaxing, child-friendly environment to fully support your child throughout the process.

The diagnostic tests that our team of private paediatric neurologists use include:

• MRI scans: MRI scans allow your paediatric neurologist to check and detect any structural abnormalities or lesions in the brain
• Electroencephalography (EEG): EEG helps us study brain activity and identify epileptic or seizure-related abnormalities
• Neurophysiological tests: We examine nerve function through neurophysiological testing.
• Genetic testing: This helps us to diagnose or rule out neurogenetic disorders
• Neurophysiological assessments: Neurophysiological

Our highly skilled paediatric neurologists can assess and diagnose various neurological conditions.

We can diagnose and assess:

• Headaches
• Developmental delays
• Autism
• Epilepsy
• Stroke
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Dyslexia
• Brain tumours
• Movement disorders
• Brain inflammation and infections
• Difficulties hearing
• Difficulties with vision
• Trauma
• Suspected neurogenetic disorders

Neurological conditions aren’t always curable, but we provide effective treatment approaches and management plans to support your child’s health and wellbeing.

Some of the treatment and management plans our paediatric neurologists can provide are:

• Medication: We can use different medicines to manage symptoms such as seizures in epilepsy. Sometimes, your child may need to try other medications at varying doses until we find the right one for their needs. Our paediatric neurologists will always support them.

• Behavioural therapy:  This can help address behavioural and developmental challenges in conditions like autism.

• Neurorehabilitation: Personalised programmes help your child grow and improve their motor skills and functional abilities. This might include paediatric occupational therapy for your child.

• Dietary and nutritional advice: Some neurological conditions like epilepsy may benefit from guidance on nutrition and specific diets to avoid seizures.

• Surgical interventions: We perform surgery when necessary for conditions such as tumours and epilepsy.

At Dementech, our private paediatric neurologists take a multidisciplinary approach to neurological conditions, ensuring your child receives tailored care and support based on their needs.

Knowing when to speak with a paediatric neurologist can be challenging. However, spotting symptoms in your child that suggest a neurological disorder can indicate an appointment is necessary.

Symptoms that show your child may benefit from seeing a paediatric neurologist include:

• Frequent headaches
• Seizures
• Problems communicating or with speech
• Muscle weakness 
• Development delays 

If you have a family history of neurological conditions, we recommend speaking with a paediatric neurologist.