Petra Karlsson is a Paediatric Neurologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. She works in the city area (Sydney) and looks after children who need extra help with how their nerves and movement develop.
Her focus is mainly on cerebral palsy and related movement conditions. This can include spastic diplegia (infantile type) and athetosis. These conditions can affect muscle tone, balance, and day to day movement. For families, it can be a lot to take in at the start, and often the questions come fast.
In many cases, the goal is simple: understand what is happening, then work out a plan that fits the child and their family. That might mean helping explain symptoms in plain language, checking how things are changing over time, and supporting the next steps in care. At times, treatment planning also involves coordinating with other health professionals, because children’s needs are rarely only one thing.
Petra’s work is built around paediatric neurology care. She looks at movement and nervous system issues with a child-centred approach, keeping everything as calm and clear as possible. Children grow quickly, and so do their needs. Over time, the best support usually changes too, and her assessments help guide that.
Because cerebral palsy can show up in different ways, care can involve thinking about muscle tightness, control of movement, and function in everyday life. Spasticity and uncontrolled movement patterns can be stressful for kids and their carers. A steady, practical plan can make a real difference, even when progress happens in small steps.
Petra Karlsson is a paediatric neurologist who stays focused on the conditions she sees most often in her clinic. The aim is to help families feel informed and supported, with care that is grounded and realistic. If you’re looking for help with cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia (infantile type), or athetosis in the Sydney area, she can be a key part of the care team.
Details like education history and research work are not listed here, and clinical trials are not mentioned. But the day to day work is clear: nervous system support for children, with a focus on movement and function for real life.
