What is childhood dementia?
Childhood dementia is an umbrella term describing over 100 genetic disorders that damage the brain over time. Symptoms are similar to adult forms of dementia. Childhood dementia affects memory, behaviour, emotions and communication. There is no cure for childhood dementia.
If you are worried your child is showing signs of dementia, talk to your GPGeneral Practitioner . Your GP will refer you to a specialist who will do tests.