New Frontiers in Pediatric Movement Disorders

Pediatric movement disorders encompass a variety of neurological conditions that affect movement control in children, significantly impacting their development and quality of life. These disorders, including dystonia, myoclonus, tremor, and tic, are complex and often require multidisciplinary approaches to diagnose and manage effectively. Despite advances in neuroscience and medical technology, there remain considerable gaps in our understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms and neurodevelopmental pathways involved. Furthermore, challenges persist in early diagnosis and the development of effective therapeutic interventions.

This Research Topic aims to address critical gaps in the current understanding and treatment of movement disorders during childhood and adolescence. By exploring innovative diagnostic tools, advancing therapeutic approaches, and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, we hope to improve outcomes for affected children. The goal is to integrate recent advances in technology and research into practical solutions that can be applied in clinical settings, thereby enhancing both the diagnosis and management of pediatric movement disorders.

To gather further insights into pediatric movement disorders, we welcome submissions across a diverse range of manuscript types supported by the journal (including Brief Research Reports, Perspectives, Protocols, Mini-Review, Original Research, etc.). These manuscripts should explore, but not be limited to, the following themes:
- Pathophysiology and Neurodevelopment: Investigate the mechanisms behind disorders such as dystonia, myoclonus, tremor, and tic, focusing on genetic and neurodevelopmental pathways.
- Advancements in Diagnosis: Explore novel diagnostic tools, imaging technologies, and genetic testing to improve early detection and differential diagnosis.
- Classification of movement disorders in early childhood
- Innovative Therapeutic Approaches: Discuss treatments, including pharmacological options and neuromodulation techniques like deep brain stimulation.
- Insights into neonatal movement disorders
- Impact on Quality of Life: Address psychosocial effects and educational challenges faced by children with movement disorders and their families.
- Interdisciplinary Research: Highlight collaboration across fields such as neurology, pediatrics, and bioengineering to enhance understanding and management of these disorders.
- Rare and Understudied Disorders: Provide insights into rare conditions through case studies and reviews to broaden the field's understanding.

Authors are encouraged to submit articles to foster a comprehensive understanding of pediatric movement disorders from various scientific and clinical perspectives.

Articles accepted after peer review will be published and appear online as soon as approved for publication.

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Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• ... View all formats

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review

Keywords: movement disorders, dystonia, myoclonus, tremor, tic, infancy, childhood, adolescence

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.