Pediatric Neurology

The nervous system regulates and coordinates the body's basic functions and activities. It is made up of two parts. The central nervous system controls thought, behavior and movement. The peripheral nervous system relays information to the central nervous system for transmitting messages to muscles and glands. Disorders of the nervous system can be very complex.

Through an affiliation with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital¹, our specialists provide comprehensive care for children living with these types of disorders.

Diagnoses and treatment

Our pediatric neurologists use state-of-the-art therapies and advanced technology to diagnose and treat complex problems of the brain and nervous system. In addition to offering extensive treatments for your child, our multidisciplinary team² can perform a full-range of noninvasive diagnostic tests on-site including:

• Electroencephalogram (EEG) to record electrical activity in the brain
• Electromyogram (EMG) to record muscle contractions resulting from electrical stimulation
• Lab tests
• Sleep studies to understand the cause of sleep disturbances
• Medical imaging (MRI, CT, PET) 
• Neuropsychological testing

Multidisciplinary team approach

The medical professionals on the pediatric neurology team are committed to giving dedicated and compassionate care in an environment targeted to the needs of children and their families. The multidisciplinary team includes:

• Specialists, board-certified in pediatrics, pediatric neurology and/or pediatric psychiatry
• Advanced practice nurses
• Physical therapists
• Child psychologists
• Child psychiatrists
• Child life specialists

If your child’s condition affects other health conditions, you can count on the pediatric neurology team to coordinate care with specialists who have the appropriate expertise.