The mission of the Child Neurology Society is to advance the care of children with neurological disorders through support and promotion of education, research, and advocacy.
The Dr. Martha Bridge Denckla Award is established by the Child Neurology Society to honor a physician-scientist of national or international status in areas such as child neurology or neurodevelopmental disabilities. This prestigious award celebrates the contributions to the field of Developmental Cognitive Neurology, with emphasis on research related to autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, and the role of the motor system in cognitive development disorders.