Pediatric Neurology

Bale, James; Bonkowsky, Joshua; Filloux, Francis; Hedlund, Gary; Larsen, Paul; Morita, Denise

Core Concepts. The neurological examination. Neuroimaging. Electrophysiology evaluation. Cerebrospinal fluid. Genetic evaluation. Newborn screening and inborn errors of metabolism. A Problem-based Approach to Pediatric Neurological Disorders. Disorders of behavior and development. Autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. Disorders of hearing and language. Disorders of head size and shape. Disorders of cranial nerves. Disorders of peripheral nerves. Disorders of gait and balance. Disorders of sleep. Stroke and acute focal deficits. Headaches. Seizures and other paroxysmal disorders. Hypotonia and weakness. Movement disorders. Dysmorphic findings in pediatric neurology. Disorders of the newborn. Infections of the central nervous system. Tumors of the central and peripheral nervous system. Pediatric neurological emergencies. Practice parameters: Utilizing evidence-based medicine to manage pediatric neurological disorders