Whether your child has just been diagnosed or is on the path to recovery, a neurological condition can affect their daily life in many ways. We’re here to support you and your child every step of the way.
Thinking through the growing brain
Neurologic conditions can affect children at any age, from birth through young adulthood. These conditions can have a big impact on both the child and their family. We are here to support you at every step—from diagnosis to treatment.
Our comprehensive evaluation includes diagnostic and care management for conditions of the brain, spine, peripheral nervous system and musculoskeletal system. We’re committed to helping children, teens and young adults get the best care possible.
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Conditions
We treat many neurological conditions in children of all ages, from babies to teens. Our team specializes in areas like genetic epilepsy, hard-to-treat epilepsy, newborn neurology and critical neurological care. No matter the condition, we’re here to support your child and your family every step of the way. We help kids with a variety of pediatric neurological conditions, including:
Brain injuries
Brain malformations
Brain tumors
Cerebral palsy
Concussion
Developmental delay
Epilepsy
Fine motor delays
Metabolic disorders
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular disorders
Seizures
Traumatic brain injury
Tremor
Seizure + epilepsy care
Seizures can happen at any age. We’ll talk about your child’s seizures and do a full check-up of their brain and nerves. If they don’t have a diagnosis yet, we may order tests like a brain wave study (EEG), a brain scan (MRI) and sometimes genetic testing to find the cause.
We’re learning more about how genes affect seizures, and our experts can help you decide if genetic testing is needed.
If medications aren’t helping, we work with Boston Children’s Hospital to try other treatments, like special diets, nerve stimulators and surgery if needed.
Neonatal + infant neurology care
As a parent or caregiver, you’re often the first to notice if something seems off with your child. We’re here to help find and treat neurological issues early and work to improve your child’s quality of life. We provide full care for babies and toddlers, from birth through age 3, who have neurological disorders.
Pediatric concussion care
We help restore your child’s physical and mental abilities after mild to moderate concussions or other head injuries. At the first visit, we do a full exam and may suggest brain tests and scans. Based on the results, we’ll create a treatment plan that fits your child’s needs.
Pediatric headache + migraine care
Headaches and migraines can be common in children. If your child often has bad headaches, a pediatric neurologist can help. We treat children as young as 2, working to find and address the cause of their headaches.
The first step is to find out what type of headache your child has:
- Primary headaches include tension headaches (often from stress) and migraines, which can cause nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Most headaches are in this category.
- Secondary headaches are caused by other health issues, like diet, sleep problems, obesity, or sometimes brain issues.
We’re here to help relieve your child’s symptoms by treating the root cause.
Testing
We work closely with you to make testing as comfortable as possible for your child. Tests may include:
- Blood draws
- Brain scans (CT scan or MRI)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Lumbar punctures
- Neurologic examination
- Neuropsychological testing exams
- Sleep studies
Treatments
We take the time to explain your child’s condition and go over treatment options with you so they can thrive and get back to their best life. Treatment may include:
- Complementary therapies (such as yoga, acupuncture, meditation and massage)
- Counseling
- Dietary and lifestyle changes
- Medications and vitamins
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
Our locations
From regular office visits to inpatient stays, find the healthcare you need and deserve close to home.
Our doctors + care team
Meet the doctors and care team devoted to supporting you every step of the way along your path to better health.