We know that a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables and whole grains gets an A+ for children’s health. Can it also be beneficial for ADHD symptoms? While the research isn’t clear, and changes in diet may or may not improve symptoms of ADHD in all children, simple modifications will provide a foundation for health. And
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10-Year Old Creates Non-Profit to Raise Awareness About His Own Condition
Seven months ago, ten-year-old Chase Johnson came to his father frustrated that his school’s disease awareness programs mostly focused on cancer and diabetes. “What about epilepsy?” he said. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system often triggering seizures in patients and affects more than two million people in the U.S. Chase was
Read MoreConcussion Expert Loves Playing the Blues
When not treating patients or teaching the community about best concussion health practices, Dr. Michael Reardon might also be found playing blues or jazz harmonica for local bands. And it’s not just a little hobby he picked up in college…he’s really good! Here he is playing with Darius Jackson and The Mighty Texas Blues Band at one
Read More3 Key Facts About Concussions
It’s almost fall, which means one thing in Texas…the return of football season. Football is played by kids of all ages around here, starting as young as five years old in some local Pop Warner and flag football leagues. Other popular fall sports include boys’ and girls’ soccer and basketball. All three sports involve a
Read MoreADHD and Back-to-School: Are You Ready?
Heading back to school is usually an exciting time for kids. There’s the anticipation of meeting new teachers and seeing old friends. But for some kids suffering from ADHD, back-to-school time can be quite the opposite. They may feel anxious about starting a new grade or keeping up with homework assignments and tests. Here are
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Dr. Reardon on KVUE-TV: Why Concussions Are Under-reported
A recent study suggests that the number of concussion injuries may be much higher than reported…possibly 1.5 million more. With the sports season approaching soon, Dr. Michael Reardon, concussion specialist at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, spoke to KVUE-TV about what parents should know about concussion injuries. See the interview on KVUE.com. Here are 4
Read More3 Tips To Prevent Dehydration
Dehydration robs your body of precious fluids. As temperatures rise to triple digits, the risk of becoming dehydrated is even greater. Prevention is simple…drink more fluids. Yet, research says your child likely isn’t drinking enough. In a 2015 study, more than 50% of students examined showed signs of low daily water intake. Who is most
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Sunblock and Kids… Slather it On
Slather it on. You can never have enough sunblock during these oh-so sunny summer months. What’s the harm of too much sun? Skin that is sunburned cannot properly cool down the body. This can be especially harmful for someone already dealing with physical challenges. Sun exposure can also interfere with medications. What should you do
Read MoreDr. Elton in the Statesman: Helping Kids Speak about ‘Invisible’ Differences
Austin American-Statesman’s parenting columnist was looking for tips to help young kids explain their ‘invisible’ differences—mental, learning or physical differences—to family and friends. Check out the advice from Child Neurology Consultants’ Dr. Lindsay Elton and other local experts. The columnist’s interest followed her recent viewing of the just-released movie Finding Dory. A portion of the article is
Read MoreHow Migraines Affect Children (Different Than Adults)
While migraines affect millions of adults and children, the symptoms can appear differently for the two populations. Here are 5 examples how migraine affects children differently than adults: The head pain may affect the whole head rather than just one side. Attacks are shorter, sometimes lasting less than an hour. The headache may disappear but
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