Catherine K. Mak is a paediatric neurologist based in Brisbane, QLD. She works with children who need help when their brain or nervous system affects how they move, learn, or manage everyday tasks.
Her clinic focuses on conditions such as cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia (infantile type). These can show up in early childhood, often with changes in movement, muscle tone, and how a child uses their legs and body in daily life. At times, symptoms can look different from one child to the next, even within the same condition. So the care needs to feel practical and tailored, not one-size-fits-all.
In many cases, families want clear answers and a plan they can work with at home and at school. Catherine’s approach is about understanding what is going on for the child now, and also what might help as they grow. That can include looking at movement patterns, supporting treatment choices, and helping families think through the next steps. She also takes time to consider how a child’s physical development is tracking, because small changes over time can matter a lot.
As a paediatric neurologist, Catherine’s training and day-to-day work sit in the world of child health and brain-based conditions. She aims to keep discussions grounded and easy to follow. If you’re dealing with cerebral palsy or spastic diplegia, you often have a lot to manage already, so the goal is to make the medical side feel calmer and more organised.
Clinical trials and research links aren’t listed here, and education details are not shown. Still, Catherine’s work stays focused on the needs of children in Brisbane, and on helping families get support that matches their situation.
