Rare Pediatric Movement Disorders
Some disorders are as complex as their names might imply – whether it’s paroxysmal dyskinesias or opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome. Rare pediatric movement disorders are a group of individually unique and uncommon neurological diseases, many with genetic causes.
Experts have identified many rare movement disorders and define new ones every year. Because these conditions are not widely recognized, they often go undiagnosed and children don’t get the treatment they need.
Rare movement disorders can cause disabling or troubling symptoms such as muscle stiffness, twisting or writhing. Early and accurate diagnosis is important due to advances in our understanding of new or rare diseases. The right treatment can greatly improve a child’s development, health and quality of life.
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s is home to exceptional doctors and scientists with advanced, fellowship-level specialty training, national networks and academic research expertise. Our teams are skilled in treating the most complex or unusual disorders.
Teams and Teamwork
Experts in rare movement disorders apply multiple, complementary diagnostic and treatment approaches, including leading-edge neuroimaging, electrophysiology, motion analysis and other neurological services and programs. Our neurogenetics clinic offers additional, specialized evaluation and guidance to assist families with these conditions.
The team at Barrow Neurological Institute includes experts who work closely with other specialists to deliver fully integrated care. Your child receives one-on-one attention, from diagnosis through rehabilitative, medical or surgical therapies, and emotional and behavioral support.
At Phoenix Children’s, we offer seamless care as your child grows and develops, offering full-spectrum services for every condition. We’ll help manage your child’s condition, build strength and new skills, and improve your child’s overall health and well-being.
Research and Resources
Our leaders stay at the forefront of research in multidisciplinary areas such as genetics, imaging, neuromodulation and outcomes research to evaluate the effectiveness of new therapies. Doctors at Phoenix Children’s Barrow Neurological Institute also train tomorrow’s leaders through our multispecialty pediatric movement disorders fellowship program.
We collaborate with other national groups and academic leaders on scientific research, support and innovation, including clinical trials of movement disorder therapies.
Learn more about our programs and services.
Related Specialties
Our nationally recognized physicians are dedicated to focusing on your child's unique needs in the following specialties:
- Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Clinic
- Cochlear Implant Program
- Cerebral Palsy Clinic
- Concussion Clinic
- Craniosynostosis Clinic
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Down Syndrome Clinic
- Epilepsy Program
- Fragile X Clinic
- Hypothalamic Hamartoma Center
- Movement Disorders Program
- Neuropsychology
- Neurotrauma Program
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
- Tourette and Tic Disorders Program