Like all Lange medical books, this book provides a concise approach, while including comprehensive sources of up-to-date information. This balance between brevity and depth is expected to meet the needs of a wide variety of readers, from students with a beginning interest in neurologic disorders in this age range to subspecialists in child neurology who may want a refresher on advances in areas in which they have become less familiar. For residents in pediatrics, neurology, or child neurology, this book can serve as a frequent reference, while pointing the way to more in-depth study. For clinicians including pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers, this book is designed to be used on a daily basis, addressing both frequent and rare diseases.