Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
The Rutgers Health Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities practice performs comprehensive evaluations and treatment of children with suspected disorders of the nervous system. We work with children from birth to age 21, and evaluate conditions such as:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Concussion
- Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Multiple sclerosis
- Nerve injuries
- Neurogenetic disorders
- Seizures
- Spinal cord disorders
- Tics
Our board-certified team members are available to offer second opinions upon request.
The Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities practice also works with primary care physicians and schools to manage developmental disorders including:
- Autism
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Cognitive impairment
- Language delay
- Learning disabilities
These services are provided by our specialists at Children's Specialized Hospital.
Our practice uses leading-edge diagnostic testing to gain the fastest and most accurate diagnosis for your child. These tests include:
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Evoked potentials (EP; also known as nerve responses)
- Genetic testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Video EEG
In cases that require a multidisciplinary approach, we are able to collaborate with experts in other disciplines within the Rutgers Health Pediatric practice.
Physicians with the Rutgers Health Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities practice are on the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. Our doctors are active in research and in teaching about all aspects of pediatric and adolescent medicine, as well as child neurology and neurodevelopmental disabilities, and each brings leading-edge knowledge from the classroom to the exam room. Our staff also includes certified nurse practitioners and nurses with neurology experience.
If you are seeking expert evaluation and treatment for a child with a neurological condition or facing neurodevelopmental disabilities, please make an appointment with the Rutgers Health Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities practice today.