ABSTRACT

The fundamental goal of the revised edition of this acclaimed text is to provide comprehensive, practical, and straightforward information about the developing nervous system that is as relevant to those embarking on careers in pediatric neurology as it will be to the experienced practitioner who cares for infants, children, and adolescents. New to this edition are chapters on tumors of the nervous system, autism and related conditions, and practice parameters in child neurology.

chapter 1|26 pages

The neurological examination

chapter 2|12 pages

Neuroimaging

chapter 4|8 pages

Cerebrospinal fluid

chapter 5|8 pages

Genetic evaluation

chapter 6|6 pages

Newborn screening and metabolic testing

chapter 7|12 pages

Disorders of behavior and development

chapter 9|12 pages

Disorders of language and hearing

chapter 10|14 pages

Disorders of head size and shape

chapter 11|16 pages

Disorders of cranial nerves

chapter 12|8 pages

Disorders of peripheral nerves

chapter 13|12 pages

Disorders of gait and balance

chapter 14|8 pages

Disorders of sleep

chapter 15|12 pages

Stroke and acute focal deficits

chapter 16|10 pages

Headaches

chapter 17|12 pages

Seizures and other paroxysmal disorders

chapter 18|16 pages

Hypotonia and weakness

chapter 19|10 pages

Movement disorders

chapter 20|26 pages

The child with dysmorphic physical features

chapter 21|14 pages

Disorders of the newborn

chapter 22|22 pages

Infections of the nervous system

chapter 24|20 pages

Pediatric neurological emergencies