Koa Whittingham is a Pediatric Neurologist based in South Brisbane, at 62 Graham Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia.
In day-to-day work, Dr Whittingham helps look after children and families where the brain and nervous system are involved. That can include conditions like cerebral palsy, alternating hemiplegia of childhood, and different types of hemiplegia. It also covers spasticity and spastic diplegia infantile type, where muscle tone can be tight and movement may feel hard.
Care often starts early, especially when there are signs after a premature birth. In many cases, this kind of support is about helping a child move more comfortably, grow with confidence, and cope better at home and school.
Dr Whittingham also works with autism spectrum disorder. At times, families want help with the mix of communication, behaviour, and how the body is coping. Neurological health and development can overlap, so the plan usually looks at the whole picture, not just one symptom.
Some people also have ongoing needs as they grow older, including what’s sometimes described as “adult syndrome”. The focus stays on practical goals, like comfort, daily function, and making sure care keeps up with changes over time.
There’s also support for postpartum depression. While this isn’t only a neurological condition, it matters for early family wellbeing. When parents are dealing with low mood or stress after a baby is born, it can affect sleep, bonding, and the home routine. Dr Whittingham’s approach is to keep things steady and give families clear next steps.
Experience comes from working in paediatric neurology care, alongside allied health teams and families. Training is in paediatric neurology, with an eye on long-term outcomes and what helps in real life, not just in clinic.
Where relevant, Dr Whittingham keeps up with new findings in care and early support. If there are clinical trials that fit a person’s situation, they can be discussed in a straightforward way, so families can understand what’s involved and decide what feels right.
Overall, it’s about calm, clear care for kids, with support that respects the day-to-day realities families live with.
