Pediatric Movement Disorders Program

The Pediatric Movement Disorders Program was established to evaluate and treat children with dystonia, chorea, myoclonus, tremor, motor tics, stereotypies, and other paroxysmal disorders of movement. Dr. Nigel Bamford works closely with the Yale Child Study Center, the Yale Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program, and the Department of Neurosurgery to enhance clinical evaluation and available treatments. The clinic is located at Yale New Haven Hospital.

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Pediatric Movement Disorders
Pediatric movement disorders are repeated and sometimes uncontrolled movements with psychological or physiological causes. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes muscle contractions or spasms. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of more than 30 disorders that impair the body’s ability to build and restore muscle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Developmental Delay
Developmental delay occurs when a child’s progression through predictable developmental phases slows, stops, or reverses. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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