Peter A. Jacoby is a paediatric neurologist based in Nedlands, WA. He looks after children and young people with brain and nerve conditions, as well as problems that can affect development and day-to-day functioning.
His clinic work often involves kids who have ongoing seizures, epilepsy, or other seizure-like episodes. Some families also come in when there are changes in movement, muscle tone, or learning and behaviour that need a clear medical plan. Neurology can be confusing and stressful, so the goal is usually to make things easier to understand, step by step.
Many appointments focus on patterns over time. Doctors and families look at what happens during episodes, what medications have been tried, and how a child is coping at school and at home. At times, the questions are also about sleep, tiredness, or unusual tiredness in the daytime. Getting sleep right can make a big difference for mood, attention, and energy.
Peter’s work also includes supporting children with genetic and developmental conditions. For example, conditions such as Rett syndrome, CDKL5 deficiency disorder, West syndrome, and other developmental epilepsy syndromes can bring unique needs. He helps families think through what to watch for, what treatments might help, and what support can make daily life more manageable.
Like many paediatric teams, this care can sit side-by-side with other health issues that show up in childhood. That might include ongoing feeding support (such as gastrostomy care), or helping manage infections and inflammation when they are part of the bigger picture. Some children also have complex physical needs, like muscle tightness, scoliosis, or difficulties with movement, and these can link back to the brain and nerves.
The location is 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands. If your child has symptoms involving the nervous system, epilepsy, or developmental changes, Peter and his team can help guide the next steps and bring calm clarity to a tough situation.
