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Paediatric neurology in South Africa
Specialist paediatric neurology care for children and families
Dr A A Jalloh Paediatric Neurologist Inc. provides specialist child neurology care for children with neurological, developmental, seizure, headache, movement and related concerns.
This website helps parents prepare for appointments and gives referring doctors a clear pathway to submit referral information.
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About the practice
A calm and careful approach to child neurology
Children may need neurological assessment for many different reasons. Some families are referred after a seizure, headache concern, developmental delay, movement concern, or learning-related difficulty.
Dr A A Jalloh Paediatric Neurologist Inc. aims to provide careful assessment, clear communication and practical guidance for families and referring professionals.
About the Practice
The practice team
A coordinated team around each child and family
From the first contact through to appointment preparation and follow-up, the practice team helps families and referring doctors share the right information at the right time.
The goal is a clear, respectful process that supports careful clinical assessment and practical communication.
Meet the PracticeConditions
Common reasons children are referred
These pages are written for parents and caregivers while remaining useful for schools, therapists and referring doctors.
Seizures & Epilepsy
Assessment and follow-up for suspected seizures, epilepsy in children, staring episodes, blackouts or unusual events.
Headaches & Migraine
Careful review of headaches in children, migraine patterns, warning features and next investigation steps when needed.
Developmental Concerns
Support for developmental delay, regression, coordination concerns and questions about neurological development.
ADHD, Learning & Behaviour
Neurological input for ADHD-related concerns, learning difficulties and behaviour questions where child neurology is relevant.
Cerebral Palsy, Movement & Tone
Assessment for cerebral palsy, tone differences, movement disorders and neurological follow-up after early brain injury.
Neuromuscular Concerns
Assessment of weakness, fatigue, delayed motor milestones, muscle concerns and possible neuromuscular disorders.
Appointment process
What happens when you request an appointment?
- Send a requestComplete the appointment request form with parent and child details.
- Practice reviewThe practice reviews the information and may request additional documents.
- Appointment confirmationThe practice contacts you regarding availability, required documents and next steps.
- ConsultationThe doctor reviews your child's history, symptoms, reports and possible next steps.
Appointment preparation checklist
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For doctors
Referral pathway for doctors
Doctors and healthcare professionals can submit referral details, clinical summaries and supporting documents through the referral form.
Resources
Printable resources
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Appointment checklist
A parent-friendly checklist for documents and questions to prepare before a visit.
Doctor referral checklist
A guide to clinical summaries, referral letters, and supporting reports for doctors.
Seizure episode notes template
A safe note-taking prompt for timing, recovery, context, and witness observations.
Headache diary template
A simple way to track dates, timing, associated symptoms, school impact, and triggers.
What to bring to the first visit
A concise reminder for reports, medication lists, school notes, and therapy information.
Contact
Contact the practice
- PracticeDr A A Jalloh Paediatric Neurologist Inc.
- Phone[Practice Phone Number]
- Email[Practice Email Address]
- Address[Practice Address]
- Operating hours[Operating Hours]
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Common questions
Children may be referred for seizures, epilepsy, headaches, developmental delay, movement concerns, weakness, learning-related neurological questions or follow-up after serious illness, injury or hospital admission.
No. This website is not monitored for emergency care. If your child is acutely unwell, has a prolonged seizure, breathing difficulty, reduced responsiveness or any medical emergency, go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
A referral letter is helpful and may be required depending on the practice process or medical aid rules. If available, please bring or upload it with previous reports.
Bring referral letters, medication lists, EEG or imaging reports, blood results, school reports, therapy reports and videos of concerning episodes if available.