Can kids develop Parkinson's disease?

Most people with idiopathic, or typical, PD develop symptoms at 50 years of age or older. YOPD affects ... In rare instances, Parkinson's-like symptoms can appear in children and teenagers. This form of ... People diagnosed with YOPD have a more frequent family history of Parkinson's disease and a longer survival. read more

The risk for Parkinson's disease increases with age, but no one is completely immune. Although rare, children and young adults can have Parkinson's. Keep in mind, though, that it's quite rare for someone to develop the condition before the age of 50. read more

While I’ve never seen it, children can conceivably develop SYMPTOMS of Parkinson’s disease. I’m not clear that you would call it Parkinson’s disease, there may be other processes going on than that specific degenerative brain problem, but similar symptoms, slow movement, resting tremor, problems with walking, indicate something bad is going on. read more

Young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) occurs in people younger than 50 years of age. Most people with idiopathic, or typical, PD develop symptoms at 50 years of age or older. YOPD affects about two to 10 percent of the one million people with PD in the United States. read more