Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders with multiple causes that result in impaired function of the developing brain.The types of cerebral palsy that your child may be suffering from include:

» Spastic Cerebral Palsy—leads to stiffness & movement difficulties
» Athetoid Cerebral Palsy—causes to involuntary & uncontrolled movements
» Ataxic Cerebral Palsy—leads to a disturbed sense of balance & depth perception
» Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy—low tone and motor impairment

What Are Tics?

Tics are sudden, repetitive movements and sounds that are difficult, if not impossible, to control. If your child or adolescent experiences sudden, uncontrollable behavior like this, you are likely asking yourself, "What are tics and how do we handle them?"

Pediatric Neurological Associates can help you determine if your child is suffering from a tic disorder, like Tourette's, as well as provide them with guidance on how to reduce the effects these tics have on their life. If your child is repeatedly doing any of the following, they may have a tic disorder:

Common Sign of Tourettes in Children

Tourettes syndrome is a neurological disorder in which a person experiences both motor and vocal tics. Pediatric Neurological Associates has estensive experience in helping treat tourettes in children.

Some of the warning signs that your child or teen is dealing with Tourette's include: