We use state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to evaluate childhood neurological disorders including diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles and special senses.

We specialize in the treatment of epilepsy with advanced investigative tools and therapeutic modalities. Such testing includes all forms of EEG, regular, ambulatory, and video EEG. An appropriate management plan may include but not be limited to medication.

We offer Multidisciplinary Assessment for:

• Seizures and Epilepsy of Neonates, Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence
• Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders
• Developmental delays
• Learning/School problems
• Language disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• Childhood movement disorders such as chorea, ataxia, dystonia, tremors, Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy & Spasticity
• Hypotonic Infant
• Neuromuscular Disorders (acute flaccid paralysis, muscular Dystrophy's and congenital Muscle Disorders)
• Neurodegenerative Disorders and Metabolic Disorders affecting the Nervous System
• Childhood Headaches and Migraines
• Pediatric Stroke
• Congenital malformations of the nervous system such as spina bifida, hydrocephalus & agenesis of corpus callosum
• Encopresis
• Enuresis
• Childhood sleep disorders
• High-risk neonate follow up (Early intervention program for LBW or outcomes of NICU)

Specialized Clinics:

• Pediatric epilepsy clinic
• Developmental clinic
• Down syndrome clinic
• C.P & Botox clinic
• Neurometabolic clinic
• Clinical genetics clinic
• Neuromuscular clinic
• Neurobehavioral & Autism clinic
• Language & learning disorders clinic
• Assistive technology assistance clinic
• Nutritional intervention clinic

Services Include:

• EEG
• Simultaneous EEG-video split screen
• Long-term video-EEG monitoring
• EMG
• Polysomnography
• Pediatric fundoscopy
• Visual evoked potentials
• Electroretinogram (ERG)
• Audiometry
• Auditory brain stem responses
• Neuroimaging: CT – MRI – MRA – SPECT
• Cranial ultrasonography
• Biochemical genetic laboratory for inherited neurometabolic disorders
• Lab facilities for monitoring of antiepileptics
• Cytogenetic laboratory
• Speech therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy

The electroencephalograph (EEG) is a safe painless procedure that uses a machine to translate the electrical activity of the brain into a series of wavy lines. It is used to find out if there is any abnormality in the electrical function of the brain.

The EEG machine can detect electrical abnormalities in the brain but can not read your mind. Your head will be measured and marked with a wax pen to identify the locations to place electrodes. Electrodes or leads are small metal disks that are attached to your scalp with a special paste or glue. Depending on the possible diagnosis needed, the technologist may ask you to breathe deeply through your mouth for a short time, which can produce a slightly dizzy feeling or numbness in the hands or feet. This will go away when you begin to breath normally again. A strobe light may be flashed into your eyes, or you may be asked to open, and close your eyes a few times. You may be asked to sleep or to do other simple tasks. We do these individualized tasks to help diagnose your specific problem.

Routine EEG

Total preparation and test duration: approximately 20 min. - 2 hours

Preparation instructions:

• You may eat on a normal schedule. However, do not consume any caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, or chocolate) after midnight.
• Hair should be washed on the night before or the morning of the test and left clean and dry. It is also helpful if hair is unbraided.
• Do not use hair sprays, conditioners, oils, setting gels, or chemicals on your hair the day of the test.

Sleep deprived EEG

Total preparation and test duration: approximately 2 hours

Preparation instructions:

• Go to bed 2 hours later than normal the night before the test. Get up 2 hours earlier than normal. This is so you will obtain natural sleep during the EEG recording.
• You may eat on a normal schedule. However, do not consume any caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, or chocolate) after midnight.
• Hair should be washed on the night before or the morning of the test and left clean and dry. It is also helpful if hair is unbraided.
• Do not use hair sprays, conditioners, oils, setting gels, or chemicals on your hair the day of the test.

Long-term Video EEG

Preparation time: 45-60 minutes

Test duration: 24-72 hours

Preparation instructions:

• You may eat on a normal schedule. However, do not consume any caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, or chocolate) after midnight.
• Hair should be washed on the night before or the morning of the test and left clean and dry. It is also helpful if hair is unbraided.
• Do not use hair sprays, conditioners, oils, setting gels, or chemicals on your hair the day of the test. If the physician orders a sleep deprived study:
• Go to bed 2 hours later than normal the night before the test. Get up 2 hours earlier than normal. This is so you will obtain natural sleep during the EEG recording.

Ambulatory EEG

Preparation time: 60-90 minutes

Test duration: 24-72 hours

Preparation instructions:

• You may eat on a normal schedule. However, do not consume any caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, or chocolate) after midnight.
• Hair should be washed on the night before or the morning of the test and left clean and dry. It is also helpful if hair is unbraided.
• Do not use hair sprays, conditioners, oils, setting gels, or chemicals on your hair the day of the test.
• You will leave the lab with the electrodes still attached to the scalp, and with the head wrapped. The technician will give you specific instructions you will need to follow throughout the duration of this test.

Our service includes computerized follow up for all clients. After evaluation, a detailed written report is prepared and provided to the referring physician