Focus on pediatric movement disorders: myoclonus. (ask the doctor). The Exceptional Parent | March 1, 2002| | COPYRIGHT 2002 EP Global Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Most people take for granted their ability to control their body movement. We will ourselves to move--walk across a room, sit in a chair or simply remain still. For millions of children, however, these simple, everyday acts are frustratingly difficult, if not impossible. These children are living with neurologic movement disorders.

The major neurologic movement disorders that may affect children include ataxia, bradykinesia, choreoathetosis, dystonia, myoclonus, spasticity, tics, and tremor. This article, the second in a series on pediatric movement disorders, offers ...

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