Huntington’s disease is an inherited pathology that causes the wasting of some nerve cells in the brain. According to specialists, people born with this defective gene have no symptoms at birth, but appear after 30 or 40 years of age. At the beginning, symptoms include uncontrolled movements, clumsiness and balance problems. Later on, other symptoms … Read more
What can we define dyslexia? Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental condition in which children with dyslexia have more difficulty than their peers in learning to read and write. The intelligence of children with dyslexia is normal, the learning situations in which they have grown up are completely normal, and the cultural environment is typical. Is there … Read more
The moment of a neuropsychological evaluation, either for you or for your children, the results can make us nervous. At first you were sure you were ADHD and now you doubt that you answered the questions correctly. What happens after the ADHD diagnosis? Doubts and fear persist until the moment you receive the results. That’s … Read more
You may have heard of Cataplexia, also known as Cataplexy. But do you know what it is? Some know it as the disease of emotions and it is a disease in which the muscular strength of the whole body is lost, causing the sufferer to faint and even fall. The truth is that it is … Read more
Until this week, the use of facemasks has not been mandatory in this COVID-19 pandemic. In this line, a good part of the people has not been clear that it should be done, and more in the case of parents with children. In this article, we will tell you what you need to know. Is … Read more
It is probably not the first time you hear about Asperger Syndrome, its characteristics and diagnosis. However, in these lines I am going to give you an example that will help you to better understand what it is and how it affects those who suffer from it. Asperger’s Syndrome is a type of autism, but … Read more
Adolescence is a transitional period that marks the process of transformation of the child into an adult. It is a time marked by physical, cognitive-behavioral, social and emotional changes. While it is clear that adolescents are different from adults in the way they behave, resolve conflicts or make decisions, many parents cannot explain how it … Read more
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder whose symptoms are caused by a defect in brain chemicals called “Neurotransmitters”, specifically dopamine and noradrenaline. In order to perform a certain function (to be concentrated, to organize and plan actions, to control impulses, etc.), it is essential that the brain circuits responsible for that action function properly. This is … Read more
We generally speak of learning difficulties when a child does not learn as expected, for the support and access to education he/she is receiving. Learning difficulties are undoubtedly one of the most frequent reasons for consultation in Child Neurology. In these cases we must make a complete and thorough review of the evolutionary history and … Read more
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder described in international classifications as “a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with an individual’s functioning or development”. It is a common disorder (the most common of all neurodevelopmental disorders). Until a few years ago it was estimated that its prevalence … Read more