Paediatric Neurology Update 2026
Join us for a comprehensive update on the latest advances in paediatric neurology at The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
Hosted by the Neurology Department at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), this event brings together leading experts in various subspecialty fields of paediatric neurology to discuss the management of common childhood neurological disorders, an update on research into those disorders and emerging treatments.
Whether you're a paediatrician, trainee, paediatric neurologist or allied health professional, the update offers valuable insights for the day-to-day practice and management of neurological conditions in children.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 11th November 9AM - 5PM
Location Lorimer Dods Lecture Theatre, Level 4, The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, NSW
Email: Fiona.Trill@health.nsw.gov.au
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CHW Paediatric Education Showcase
What's new in 2026?
This year's program will cover a range of topics in paediatric neurology across four focused sessions:
1. Common presentations in neurology
- Functional Neurological Disorders
Common presentations of FND and suggested management pathways (jointly presented by neurology and psychiatry) - Epilepsy
Epileptic seizures, investigations, and pathways to surgical referral
2. Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Ketogenic diet uses and applications
- Neurodevelopmental disorders with regression
- Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)
3. Rare neurological diseases
- Update and progress on patients with SMA 8 years post NBS and gene therapy implementation
- Implementation of novel treatments
- SCHN innovative therapies pathway
4. Clinical video session with quiz