"The American Heart Association last month issued guidelines to physicians for the first time on the diagnosis and treatment of stroke in infants and children. The group said that strokes are far more common in children than previously thought and that the causes, risks and symptoms differ greatly from those in adults.The guidelines were developed because early diagnosis and therapy are critical to helping children recover the best they can.
This is a great article about children and strokes Link: Healthy Trust Immediate Medical Care: Kids can overcome strokes .