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
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Non-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
Read More10 Great Gift Ideas for Special Needs Kids
Holiday gift-giving for children can be overwhelming to say the least. There are so many options, and no shortage of advertisements wooing them on TV, online, and everywhere else in between. There are additional considerations in order too when choosing a gift for a child with a learning and developmental disorder, like autism, or ADHD.
Read MoreSpotlight on Dr. Dilip Karnik
Dr. Dilip Karnik is a true pioneer around here being one of the first pediatric neurologist to practice in Austin more than 35 years ago. He fulfilled his medical training at Grant Medical College of the University of Bombay in India, followed by a pediatric residency at Rutgers University / New Jersey Medical School. Dr.
Read MoreSpotlight on Dr. Ryan Boeck
Dr. Ryan Boeck is a graduate of Texas A& M University with a degree in biomedical engineering. He received his medical training at Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Boeck then fulfilled his fellowship at Stanford University, where he was recognized
Read MoreNot Just for Beauty! 3 Ways Botox Helps Our Patients
Botox to smooth fine lines and wrinkles? Yes. But Botox to help treat pediatric patients? Also, yes. Botox has long been known for its role in cosmetic enhancements. It has also been used widely for other medical purposes since the 1990s. So, what is it? Botox is derived from a specific kind of bacterium (Clostridium
Read MoreSpotlight on Dr. Ezam Ghodsi
Dr. Ezam Ghodsi is one of the true pioneers of child neurology in Austin, having been in practice here since 1990. Dr. Ghodsi graduated from the University of Tehran and later received his medical degree from the University of Tehran Medical School in 1978. He then fulfilled his residency with the Austin Pediatric Education Program
Read MoreFOX7 Austin: Dr. Reardon Updates On Concussions
Many parents of kids playing sports think of concussions as just being related to football. But as Child Neurology Consultant’s Dr. Michael Reardon explains, concussions are possible—and even more prevalent—in other sports as well, including girls’ soccer, basketball, and even cheerleading. Dr. Reardon recently visited Fox-7’s Good Day Austin to discuss new research out about
Read MoreBig Day for Cerebral Palsy Awareness
Mark your calendars. World Cerebral Palsy Day is upon us later this week…October 6, 2017. It is celebrated each year during the first week of October to raise awareness about the triumphs and trials of the worldwide CP (cerebral palsy) community. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), CP currently affects 1
Read MoreSpotlight on Dr. Jinfon Ong
For a man who started out studying biochemistry along with human computer interaction, it’s no wonder he settled on working with the brain for his ultimate career… Dr. Jinfon Ong earned a degree in biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a master of science in human computer interaction from DePaul University in
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