The Growing Field of Child Neurology | Your Child's Brain

Just like adult neurologists, pediatric neurologists take care of conditions and diseases involving the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. They do so in the context of development, from preterm newborns throughout childhood and adolescence into adulthood. On this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain, we highlight the field of pediatric neurology, including why right now is such an exciting time for the field. Our host, Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, is joined by Dr. Brenda Banwell, a pediatric neurologist, director of the Department of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and co-director of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Each month Your Child’s Brain podcast will bring together experts in child brain health, including researchers, educators, physicians and therapists as well as families to discuss contemporary topics about child and youth brain health and development. Your Child's Brain is produced by Kennedy Krieger Institute with assistance from WYPR.