What families may notice
- Delayed walking, frequent falls or difficulty climbing
- Using the hands to push up from the floor
- Large calf appearance with progressive weakness
How assessment may help
Early diagnosis supports genetic counselling, cardiac and respiratory monitoring, therapy and discussion of disease-modifying treatment through an appropriate specialist team.
The child’s own pattern matters. Similar symptoms can have different causes, and tests are selected only after considering the history and examination.
What to bring
- A referral letter and previous medical reports
- A current medicine and dose list
- EEG, MRI or CT reports and the actual images where available
- School or therapy reports relevant to the concern
- Safe phone videos of typical episodes, without delaying care or placing the child at risk
Planning the next step
Contact the practice for a non-urgent appointment request. Sudden, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms should be assessed through an emergency service rather than an online form.