What is Pediatric Neurology?
Paediatric neurology covers everything from febrile seizures to cerebral palsy to autism spectrum disorder to rare metabolic disorders. Early diagnosis and intervention change outcomes dramatically. An experienced paediatric neurologist combines clinical exam, developmental screening, EEG, MRI and genetic testing to build a plan.
When a second opinion really helps
- Your child was labelled 'just a late talker' without formal developmental assessment.
- Seizure medication was started without EEG / MRI.
- Autism diagnosis was given without a multi-disciplinary panel.
- 'He'll grow out of it' — for a child with real delays.
Red flags — call 108 / 102 immediately
- Regression — losing milestones already achieved
- Seizure >5 minutes (status)
- Fever + stiff neck in any age
- Sudden change in behaviour / consciousness
Frequently asked questions
No words by 18 months, no 2-word phrases by 24 months, or any loss of language warrants a paediatric neurologist + speech therapist assessment.