At Paediatric Diagnostics, our consultant paediatric neurologist provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management for babies, children and young people with conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
Neurological symptoms can often be worrying for families. Whether your child is experiencing headaches, seizures, developmental concerns or unusual movements, our experienced team provides expert assessment, clear explanations and personalised treatment plans to help you understand your child’s condition.
We welcome referrals from GPs, paediatricians and other healthcare professionals, as well as parents seeking a second opinion.
Our private paediatric clinic is located in Charlwood, West Sussex, making us easily accessible for families from Crawley, Horsham, Brighton, Worthing, Chichester, Guildford, Surrey, Kent, London, Hampshire and surrounding areas.
Our consultant paediatric neurologists assess and manage a wide range of neurological conditions affecting babies, children and young people. Some conditions require reassurance and ongoing monitoring, whilst others may benefit from further investigations, medication or specialist treatment. Every child receives a comprehensive assessment, and we work closely with families to develop an individualised care plan based on their child’s symptoms and diagnosis.
Below are some of the most common neurological conditions we assess and treat.
Headaches are one of the most common neurological symptoms experienced by children. Whilst many headaches are related to common childhood illnesses, dehydration or tension, persistent, severe or recurrent headaches should always be assessed to determine whether further investigation or treatment is required.
Our consultant paediatrician or neurologists assess children with a wide range of headache disorders, including migraines, chronic daily headaches and headaches associated with visual changes or vomiting.
Your child may benefit from specialist assessment if they experience:
• Frequent or recurrent headaches
• Migraines
• Morning headaches
• Headaches associated with vomiting
• Visual disturbances before or during headaches
• Headaches affecting school attendance or daily activities
• Headaches following exercise
Following a detailed assessment and neurological examination, we will discuss the most likely diagnosis and whether further investigations or treatment are required.
Watching your child experience a seizure can be frightening, but not every episode of collapse, staring or shaking is caused by epilepsy. A careful assessment is essential to establish the cause and determine whether further investigations are required.
Our consultant paediatric neurologists diagnose and manage children with epilepsy and a wide range of seizure disorders, developing personalised treatment plans to help achieve the best possible seizure control and quality of life.
Your child may benefit from assessment if they have experienced:
• Suspected seizures
• Episodes of loss of consciousness
• Staring episodes
• Recurrent unexplained collapses
• Abnormal jerking movements
• Febrile seizures requiring further assessment
Where appropriate, further investigations such as EEG or MRI imaging may be recommended.
Children develop at different rates, but persistent delays in movement, balance or coordination may benefit from specialist neurological assessment.
Our neurologists assess children with developmental concerns to identify possible neurological causes and recommend appropriate investigations or treatment where necessary.
Common concerns include:
• Delayed sitting, crawling or walking
• Poor balance
• Frequent falls
• Muscle weakness
• Reduced coordination
• Abnormal muscle tone
• Delayed motor milestones
Early assessment can help ensure children receive appropriate support and intervention.
Many children experience involuntary movements during childhood. Whilst many tics are temporary and improve with time, persistent or complex movement disorders may require specialist assessment.
Conditions we commonly assess include:
• Motor tics
• Vocal tics
• Tremors
• Dystonia
• Muscle spasms
• Involuntary movements
Every child receives an individual assessment to determine the most appropriate management plan.
Sleep is essential for healthy brain development and overall wellbeing. Some neurological conditions can affect sleep quality or present with unusual movements or behaviours during sleep.
Your child may benefit from assessment if they experience:
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Unusual movements during sleep
• Night-time seizures
• Parasomnias
• Sleep-related neurological symptoms
Following assessment, we will discuss any further investigations or treatment that may be appropriate.
Neuromuscular disorders affect the nerves and muscles responsible for movement. Symptoms may develop gradually or become more noticeable as children grow.
Symptoms may include:
• Muscle weakness
• Difficulty climbing stairs
• Frequent falls
• Poor endurance
• Delayed motor development
• Difficulty running or jumping
Early assessment can help establish a diagnosis and ensure children receive appropriate specialist care.
If your child is experiencing any neurological symptoms, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to help you schedule an appointment and answer any questions you may have.
We are located at Charlwood, West Sussex, making us easily accessible to provide neurology treatment to children near Crawley, Worthing, Chichester, Waterlooville, Havant, Portsmouth, Brighton, Dorking, Surrey, London and all nearby areas.
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