Pediatric Neurology Articles

Febrile seizures: what to do, and when to worry

Watching your child have a seizure is one of the most frightening things a parent can witness. If it happened alongside a fever, what you likely saw was a febrile…

Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD

10 min read

Pediatric neurologist in Los Angeles: when your child needs one

Maybe it started at a regular checkup, when your pediatrician paused a little longer than usual. Maybe a teacher mentioned that your child seems to lose focus mid-sentence, or you've…

Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD

9 min read

Absence seizures or daydreaming? How to tell

If your child stares off into space a few times a day, you're probably not alone in wondering: is this just daydreaming, or something more? Absence seizures in children are…

Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD

10 min read

ADHD in children: what a neurological evaluation adds

When your child's teacher mentions focus again, or homework stretches into hours, it's natural to wonder what's going on, and whether a doctor's visit is enough. Most general visits for ADHD…

Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD

10 min read

Developmental milestones and when a delay needs a neurologist

Developmental milestones are the general markers that show how a child is growing, things like rolling over, babbling, pointing, and playing with others. They track progress in three broad areas: movement,…

Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD

9 min read

Headaches in children: red flags for parents

If your child complains of a headache, it's natural to feel a jolt of worry. Here's the reassuring truth: headaches in children are very common, and the vast majority are…

Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD

10 min read

Tics in children: common, usually harmless, and when they are not

If your child has started blinking hard, clearing their throat, or shrugging a shoulder over and over, you're not alone, and you're probably not looking at an emergency. Tics are brief,…

Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD

10 min read

Concussion in youth sport: return-to-school and return-to-play

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury. It happens when a blow or jolt to the head, or a hit to the body that shakes the…

Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD

Welcome to the SimplyPedsNeuro blog, where Dr. Shawn Sedgh, MD, trained in both pediatrics and neurology, explains children's brain and nervous system symptoms in plain language, always written for parents and always tied to your child's age. Here you'll find honest answers to the questions that keep you up at night: what that staring spell or new tic might mean, how worried you should be, what to do next, and when it's time to see a neurologist in person.