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Our pediatric neurologists have advanced training and experience in treating the full spectrum of neurological disorders in children and adolescents, which means the best possible care for your child.

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Weston’s Story: Management of 4H Leukodystrophy

It took many doctor visits and diagnostic tests before a genetic test came back positive for leukodystrophy when Weston was 3 years old.

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Broc’s Story: High-intensity Focused Ultrasound to Treat Seizures

Broc was 7 years old when he had his first tonic-clonic seizure (also known as a grand mal). He lost consciousness and had violent muscle contractions. It was extremely frightening for his parents, Heather and Dave, to see.

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Elke’s Story: Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease

At age 10, Elke was afflicted by MOGAD, a serious illness that started with acute and severe paralysis and an inability to speak.

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Natalie’s Story: Novel Treatment of Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome

Natalie could walk, talk, and was ahead of all milestones for her age. Then, when she was 18 months old, her parents, Nicole and Patrick, noticed her lifting her big toes off the ground when she walked, as though she had a splinter or cut on the bottom of her foot.

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Brandon’s Story: Ketogenic Diet Cures Myoclonic Atonic Epilepsy

Read about Brandon's journey from dangerously uncontrollable seizures to seizure-freedom for the past 10 years.

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Nadia’s Story: Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy

Selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery followed by intensive physical and occupational therapy enabled Nadia to walk without an assistive device for the first time at age 6.

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Kylen’s Story: Ketogenic Diet to Control Seizures

Just a few days after he was born, Kylen suffered four seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy.

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Killian’s Story: Medical Management of the IMPDH2 Genetic Variant

Call it a mother’s intuition. Though Killian appeared to be growing and developing normally during prenatal appointments, Jennifer couldn’t stop worrying something was wrong.

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Hassani’s Story: Hemispherotomy to Control Seizures from Hemimegalencephaly

Learning that their child has a brain condition was a traumatic experience for Samia and Andre.

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Katie Grace’s Story: Whole Genome Sequencing to Diagnose Leukodystrophy

Katie Grace’s balance and mobility issues were a mystery until a neurologic issue was identified as the cause. Whole genome sequencing through a clinical trial led by CHOP’s Leukodystrophy Center provided a clear diagnosis and a plan forward.

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Division of Neurology Patients Stories Listing

Weston’s Story: Management of 4H Leukodystrophy

Broc’s Story: High-intensity Focused Ultrasound to Treat Seizures

Elke’s Story: Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease

Natalie’s Story: Novel Treatment of Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome

Brandon’s Story: Ketogenic Diet Cures Myoclonic Atonic Epilepsy

Nadia’s Story: Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy

Kylen’s Story: Ketogenic Diet to Control Seizures

Killian’s Story: Medical Management of the IMPDH2 Genetic Variant

Hassani’s Story: Hemispherotomy to Control Seizures from Hemimegalencephaly

Katie Grace’s Story: Whole Genome Sequencing to Diagnose Leukodystrophy