Tourette syndrome (TS) in children has been characterized as an involuntary condition whereby an individual performs twitches and tics and, at the same time, makes vocal sounds. Often, such symptoms begin in early childhood, and as childhood progresses, the signs of the disorder vary, with some being missed or misunderstood entirely. Since this disorder may...
Millions of children around the world suffer from the neurodevelopmental disorder known as Autism, which is more officially termed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Being able to recognize the signs of Autism at an early stage can help ensure that adequate measures are taken to lessen the condition suffered by the child. As a general rule,...
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder wherein frequent seizures have been seen. These could be caused by abnormally occurring electrical activity in the brain. It requires understanding various causes and risk factors for epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, and manage epilepsy effectively. In this blog post, we will discuss various factors associated with epilepsy, and introduce you...
Albinism is a rare congenital genetic disorder that lowers the amount of melanin, a pigment that gives the skin, hair, and eyes color. Among these types exists their special feature along with the problems. Three major types of albinism are going to be discussed in this blog post: oculocutaneous albinism (OCA), ocular albinism (OA), and...
There are several neurological disorders that affect modern children to live a better life. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a medical condition affecting natural muscle control and flexible coordination in the body, often making movement difficult for children who suffer from it. It is a disorder which will show its symptoms throughout life, but with the...
It is important to select the right pediatric neurologist for your child because this significant decision that can greatly impact their present health and future well-being. Pediatric neurologists are medical professionals who are specialists in precisely diagnosing and effectively treating neurological disorders in children, such as epilepsy, ADHD, autism, and more. No parents want their...
As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned when your child exhibits unusual or unnatural patterns of behaviours, developmental delays, or other health issues. While many symptoms in children are often harmless or easily repaired by the body and are a part of normal development, some could be indicative of underlying neurological conditions or disorders....
When parents realize their child is challenged with a neurological disease like dyspraxia which is also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) in medical science, it becomes necessary to know more about this condition and its best treatment therapies to improve the quality of life for both the child and parents. Dyspraxia is known to...
The birth of a child is a significant occasion for all parents, the journey to a healthy delivery often involves joy, excitement and anticipation. Unfortunately, for some families, this joyous and auspicious occasion can be eclipsed by some unwanted complications during or soon after childbirth that may lead to the development of neurological disorders in...
For all species, the purpose of life is usually fulfilled when they become parents and becoming a mother for the first time is a roller coaster ride on the pages of time filled with excitement, anticipation, and sometimes stress in the book of life. While a certain amount of stress is naturally explainable and does...
