The founding of pediatric neurology in America.

history of pediatric neurology is not widely known, although it has been briefly discussed previously."2 Some will argue that it is too early to review this history since the subspecialty is still maturing, and many important pioneering physicians are still active. This con-siders the evolution of the subspecialty and the individuals involved, mentions the living only briefly to avoid unwitting offense. re-views of or the of the nervous system

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