Chances are that your child, or someone’s kid you know, has some form of SPD, or sensory processing disorder. And, it’s becoming more and more common these days in a world rife with overstimulation for kids. Child Neurology Consultant’s Dr. Dilip Karnik was recently interviewed for a story about SPD on popular women’s site SheKnows.com.
Read MoreConcussion Update: No Football Before Age 12
Research on early childhood concussions leading to brain injury later in life keeps emerging. In the latest study, researchers found that kids who played tackle football before the age of 12 had cognitive, behavioral, and mood issues significantly earlier than those who started at an older age, as published in the Annals of Neurology. The
Read MoreGirls, Repetition and Autism
Boys are about four times as likely to be diagnosed with autism (autism spectrum disorder) than girls. Because of this, there is plenty of information out there about boys and this condition, but less so for girls. While there are many signs appearing early on in both boys and girls that can be traits of
Read MoreDocumentary: Epilepsy, Texas and Medical Cannabis (CBD oil)
In February 2018, the first cannabis dispensary in Texas opened its doors, one of three expected to open this year, making medical cannabis oil also known as CBD oil available to patients with complex epilepsy. Families who have been managing epilepsy with multiple procedures and medications have been awaiting CBD oil as an alternative treatment since Governor
Read MoreBrain Injury and ADHD Link?
Could there be a link between a TBI (traumatic brain injury, like a concussion) suffered early in childhood and ADHD later on? New research hints that may be a possibility. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that young children hospitalized with a head injury may be at a greater risk for developing ADHD
Read MoreSpring Allergies and ADHD
A sneeze here, a sniffle there, and itchy red eyes everywhere…sounds like a Dr. Seuss book doesn’t it? Actually, it’s just allergy season here in Central Texas. Allergy symptoms can be hard on a child, even affecting their brain and ability to do schoolwork, and especially so if they already suffer from ADHD or another
Read MoreSpotlight on Dr. Michael Reardon
Dr. Michael Reardon is one of Child Neurology Consultant’s experts on concussions. He is frequently consulted for his expertise on how to prevent and treat pediatric concussions, especially in relation to youth sports, and often works with local fire stations and school districts to provide concussion health education. Dr. Reardon is a graduate of the
Read MoreHow to Detect Flu in Non-Verbal Children
The flu we are seeing right now is seemingly leaving no family untouched, and experts say it’s not going away anytime soon. Sadly, 53 children have died from this particular strain since October. While it’s easy enough to spot the obvious signs of flu in your child such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy, we
Read MoreFeed Them More Fish
New research indicates that the benefits of fish really are fabulous for our kiddos. A recent report in the journal Scientific Reports shows that children who eat fish once a week or more sleep better and perform better on IQ tests than those who never eat it. The healthy benefits found in the essential fatty
Read MoreNon-Verbal Autistic Boy Finds His Voice
Writing news articles is a common middle school assignment. Yet, for 13-year-old, Baxter Wilson-Rul, his focus and perspective are one-of-a-kind. Baxter most often writes about autism. What’s unique about his viewpoint? He has autism and he is non-verbal. But, since the day he’s figured out how to communicate his thoughts, he has been on a
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