Jennifer S. Downs is a Pediatric Neurologist based in Perth, WA. She looks after children and young people with a range of brain and nerve conditions, especially when the symptoms are complex and can change over time.
In her practice, Jennifer works with families dealing with conditions such as Rett Syndrome and CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder. She also cares for children with West Syndrome, and with seizure-related concerns where early support really matters. At times, this includes helping manage movement and eye-related symptoms too, such as Spasmus Nutans.
She also helps families with muscle and nerve conditions, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Becker Muscular Dystrophy. These illnesses can affect strength, daily function, and long-term health. Jennifer’s role is about understanding what’s happening in the nervous system and working out practical next steps with the rest of the care team.
Care can go beyond the nervous system side as well. Her services list includes gastrostomy support, which is used when a child needs extra help with feeding. There’s also mention of lordosis, which is a curvature of the spine that can need monitoring and management as a child grows.
Some services listed are not typical for every paediatric neurology practice, including lymphadenectomy and melanoma. When these come up, it often means the child has a bigger, multi-team plan. In those situations, the focus is still on clear communication, safer care, and keeping the family’s routine as steady as possible.
Her experience and training details aren’t listed here, so it’s best to confirm any specific background or credentials with the clinic directly. The same goes for research and any clinical trials—those details aren’t provided here, so they can’t be confirmed from this page.
What does come through is the range of conditions covered. Jennifer works with children who need careful follow-up, family support, and a plan that fits real life in Perth and the wider WA area.
