— PEDIATRIC

Pediatric Neurology Specialist Near Twin Cities, MN

Pediatric Brain & Developmental Neurology in Edina, MN

Your child isn’t recovering the way they should. The headaches, brain fog, learning difficulties, or developmental concerns aren’t resolving — and you’re being told to wait and see. Children’s brains are still developing, which means both that they are more vulnerable to neurological dysfunction and that they have extraordinary capacity for recovery with the right treatment.

— OBJECTIVE EVALUATION

What We Test & Measure

Before recommending any treatment, we conduct a comprehensive objective evaluation specific to pediatric brain & development. Every test is chosen because it measures something relevant to your symptoms.

  • Balance: how your child’s balance system is developing
  • Eye movement: how well their eyes track and focus
  • Autonomic function: heart rate and blood pressure regulation
  • Cognitive-motor skills: how thinking and movement work together
— THE GAP IN STANDARD CARE

What Standard Care Misses

Standard medical care is excellent at ruling out catastrophic disease. But it often misses the functional neurological causes of persistent symptoms. Here’s what we find that others don’t:

  • Balance problems that affect school and sports
  • Eye movement problems that make reading harder
  • Autonomic issues behind fatigue or racing heart
  • Cognitive-motor delays

I have worked with Dr Thompson and Dr Hennes at Neural Connection both with my own child (concussion) and as trusted referrals for concussions, visual and vestibular issues that cross my path as a Neuro-Therapy practitioner. They know their stuff!

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— THE TNC METHOD

Our Approach to Pediatric Brain & Development

Pediatric neurological care at TNC is tailored to the developing brain. We use age-appropriate evaluation methods to assess vestibular, oculomotor, autonomic, and cognitive-motor function — then design treatment programs that work with the child’s developmental stage. The neuroplasticity of the developing brain means that children often respond remarkably well to targeted neurological rehabilitation.

— FREE CHILD DEVELOPMENT QUIZ

Take the free quiz about your child’s brain and development. It only takes a couple of minutes. Bring your results to your free consultation and we’ll go over them with you.

Not a diagnosis. This self-assessment is educational and helps identify patterns worth discussing with our team. It does not replace a clinical evaluation.

Ready to Find Answers for Your Pediatric Brain & Development?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll listen to your history and tell you honestly whether we think we can help.

— COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

We treat children from school age through adolescence. Our evaluation and treatment approaches are adapted for each developmental stage.
Yes. Pediatric concussion can cause persistent neurological dysfunction that affects learning, behavior, and development. Early identification and treatment significantly improves outcomes.
Pediatric evaluation uses age-appropriate norms and testing methods. We also consider developmental context — what is expected at a given age versus what represents dysfunction.
In many cases, yes. Learning difficulties related to oculomotor dysfunction, vestibular processing, or attention can improve significantly with targeted neurological rehabilitation.
Yes. We offer intensive programs for pediatric patients, which are particularly valuable for families traveling from out of state. These programs allow significant neurological progress in a concentrated period.