Neurological Disorders

Some children face severe neurological disorders at a fairly young age. Some of the serious and common neurological disorders in a child can be: Autism spectrum disorder; Cerebral palsy; Attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity; Birth trauma (especially hypoxia). Birth trauma or the mother’s pernicious lifestyle of pregnant can provoke the appearance of serious diseases in…

Every parent worries about the health of their child. After all, the child cannot fully realize the seriousness of the situation, cannot fully take care of themself and bear full responsibility. For this, the parent must take care of the child for most of their life until adulthood or full maturation. Children, like adults, are…

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities impacting reading, writing, and spelling skills. A comprehensive evaluation based on reading, writing, and spelling skills will help to exclude these conditions and confirm a diagnosis of dyslexia. The goal of the evaluation is to identify strengths and weaknesses to create a plan for accommodations or…

Dyslexia occurs in people of all intelligence levels and from all walks of life. It is not related to a person’s level of education or motivation to learn. Some common symptoms of dyslexia include difficulty with phonemic awareness, poor spelling skills, and difficulty with word decoding. Symptoms of dyslexia usually start showing up during childhood…

An aneurysm is a serious disease that often appears as a formation in the wall of an artery. This formation can rupture at any time and blood will enter the affected part. The disease can develop anywhere in your body, but the most common cases are in the brain. If an aneurysm ruptures in the…

If you, or someone you know, are experiencing neurological symptoms, it’s crucial to find a good neurologist. But how do you go about finding one? This article will outline tips on finding the right neurologist for you. Remember that not all neurologists are created equal, so it’s essential to do your research before making a…

Huntington’s disease is a rare and complex disease due to heredity. The disease belongs to the neurological type. It can affect how a person moves, behaves, and thinks. Most often, the disease manifests itself in the middle of life and may worsen over time. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for Huntington’s disease. Therapy, in…

Do you know what Tourette Syndrome is? Many people don’t, and that’s okay. This article will aim to educate those curious about Tourette Syndrome and dispel some of its associated myths.   As for definition, Tourette’s syndrome is a condition that causes a person to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Although Tourette’s syndrome is…

What is GBS? It’s a question many people have but don’t know the answer to. GBS is extremely rare. Every year, approximately 3,000 to 6,000 people in the United States develop GBS, regardless of whether they received a vaccination – that is, one to two people out of every 100,000.  Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare…

Periventricular nodular heterotopia refers to chronic neurological disorders caused by inheritance factors. This disorder is characteristic of impaired nerve cells, dysfunctional to migrate and form naturally proportional dimensions of the gray matter. It starts to develop during the second trimester of fetal development.   According to clinical research, periventricular heterotopia results from gene mutations. In…