Pediatric Neurologists are specially trained in treating children with brain and nervous system conditions. They have experience evaluating many neurological disorders and provide compassionate, leading-edge care to infants, children and adolescents, in conjunction with Pediatricians, Neurosurgeons and other allied health workers.
The major foci of the clinical activities of the Division of Neurology are epilepsy, stroke, headache, neurometabolic disease, neuromuscular disease, sleep disorders, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, autism, developmental disorders and functional neuroimaging.
Conditions Treated Include:
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Headaches
- Concussions
- Sleep
- Movement disorders
- Neurogenetic diseases
- Congenital defects of the brain and spinal cord
- Cerebral palsy
- Neurological complications of medical diseases
- Stroke
- Neurological Problems associated with brain tumors
- Muscle diseases
- Diseases of the peripheral nerves
Specialized services and procedures can be performed locally or organized as needed.
Roles of the Paediatric Neurology Team
During your time with us, you will meet several people. To get to know us better, here is a description of each team member’s role.
Paediatric Neurologist
• The neurologist is a paediatrician who has specialized training and experience in the management of your child’s specific neurological condition.
• Our neurologists have clinical expertise in a variety of areas including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, neurometabolic and neuromuscular disorders, as well as acquired brain injury.
• After an initial consultation with you and your child, an individual plan of care is established.
• Follow-up appointments are individualized to best meet your child’s health needs.
Nurse Practitioner
• The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive holistic care for your child.
• With advanced university education and expertise in paediatric neurology, the NP works independently and in partnership with members of the Neurology Team to provide a full range of health services.
• These include diagnosing neurological conditions, ordering investigations, prescribing medications, and managing the care of your child in either the hospital or community setting.
• Using a family-centered approach, the Nurse Practitioner develops a plan of care for your child’s health condition and works with you as partners in your child’s care.
Nurse Case Manager
• The nurse case manager is a university prepared registered nurse who has additional expertise is in Pediatric Neurology
• Actively participates in your child’s Neurology team by acting as a liaison between you and your child’s Neurology team members
• Coordinates tests, examinations and consultations to ensure they are carried out within the best possible time frame
• Identifies the health needs of your child and provides information and education in regards to new diagnosis, seizure medication management and the plan of care
• Provides guidance to families navigating the health care system
• Partners with community agencies to assist in addressing your child’s relevant needs in the community
