Treatments

Miller Children’s provides a wide range of treatments for neurological disorders. This includes medication, surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy for children in the Tumor Treatment Preparation Program.

Medication

The type of medication prescribed for children with a neurological disorder depends on their condition and health history. The neurologist, working with other pediatric specialists, will determine the right medication for the child. To provide full comprehensive care, behavioral management and educational services are used in conjunction with medication. Every medication prescribed has a certain purpose:

• Helps children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) concentrate
• Helps block antibodies that are attacking the immune system in children with Guillain-Barré syndrome
• Controls seizures in patients with epilepsy
• Helps manage behavior
• Provides enhanced movement for children with cerebral palsy

Surgery

If surgery is a viable option to manage or treat a neurological disorder, the Neurology Center refers the patient and family to pediatric neurosurgery at Miller Children’s where preparation for the surgical procedure and the surgical procedure is performed. Brain mapping techniques are used by Miller Children’s pediatric neurosurgeons to operate with precision, and ensure a quicker recovery time. After the surgical procedure, care will be transferred back to the neurology care team to continue follow-up appointments and ensure the child is healthy and recovering.

Brain Tumor Treatments

Pediatric neurologists also work closely with pediatric hematologist/oncologists and pediatric neurosurgeons to remove and treat brain tumors. Pediatric neurologists are active participants in the Tumor Treatment Preparation Program.