Susan M. Reid is a Pediatric Neurologist based in Parkville, VIC, working from 50 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052. She looks after children with brain and nerve conditions, especially when the nervous system affects movement, muscle tone, or how the brain manages seizures.
In her clinic, Susan works with families dealing with cerebral palsy and related issues like spasticity and spastic diplegia (often seen in early childhood). She also supports kids with muscle tone changes such as hypotonia, and movement concerns that can show up in different ways as children grow. Some of the conditions her patients may face include alternating hemiplegia of childhood and movement disorders, where symptoms can change over time.
Seizures are another big part of paediatric neurology. Susan cares for children who have a range of seizure types, from absence seizures and generalised tonic-clonic seizures to more complex epilepsy syndromes. For example, she may look after children with West syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). At times, this also includes genetic epilepsy patterns such as GEFS+ (Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus).
She has experience supporting children who are dealing with epilepsy and seizure-related conditions alongside other challenges, like delayed development, sleep issues, or behaviour changes that often come with long-term neurological conditions. In some cases, there may also be conditions like Prader-Willi syndrome, premature infant concerns, or rare eye and movement issues such as spasmus nutans.
Susan focuses on practical, day-to-day care. That means helping families understand what is happening, what to watch for, and how to plan for treatment over the long term. At times, this also involves thinking about early signs and safety, especially for younger children.
When it comes to learning, she has completed medical training and specialist paediatric neurology training to care for children with these conditions. She also keeps up with changes in how paediatric neurological care is delivered, so treatment plans can reflect current best practice.
Clinical trials and research details aren’t listed here, but the work is guided by what helps children most in real life—supporting comfort, function, and seizure control, while working closely with families and other members of the care team.
