Sleep-related neurological concerns
Some sleep-related symptoms may need neurological review when they overlap with episodes, movement concerns, or developmental questions.
Conditions
Conditions we see
Children are referred to paediatric neurology for many different symptoms. These pages offer general information and help families prepare for a consultation.
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Use broad categories to find general information. This is not a diagnosis checklist and cannot decide whether a symptom is serious.
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.
Genetic and metabolic neurological concerns
Some children are referred when doctors are considering broader neurological, genetic, or metabolic explanations.
When is it urgent?
General urgency guidance
This tool is not diagnostic. Select any option that sounds relevant to see the safest next administrative step.
Select an option above. Urgent symptoms should always be handled through emergency care, not website forms.
Additional neurological concerns
This list is not a diagnosis checklist. It simply reflects common reasons a child may be referred to a child neurologist or pediatric neurologist.
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Headaches and migraines
- Developmental delay
- Autism-related neurological concerns
- ADHD-related neurological concerns
- Cerebral palsy
- Movement disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Learning difficulties
- Genetic and metabolic neurological disorders
- Sleep-related neurological concerns
- Neurological follow-up after birth complications, trauma, infection, or hospital admission
Need to take the next step?
Families can request an appointment, and healthcare professionals can submit referral information through the doctor pathway.