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Introduction to Child Neurology

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Child Neurology

Childhood neurological cause much distress in the family. However, thanks to scientific advances, most young patients can enjoy a full life today.

What would be the most common conditions in this specialty.

There are two sets of conditions which by their frequency in childhood and adolescence, would represent the main reasons for consultation at the neurological specialty: developmental disorders and so encompass the paroxysms.

A not insignificant percentage of children has a developmental disorder of sufficient magnitude to require an expert assessment. The reasons for consultation vary by age:

  • In infants: is manifested in the acquisition of maturational patterns, especially motor.
  • At stage Kindergarten disorders in language development.
  • At school age and adolescence in learning disorders and behavior.

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