“Fear of failure” isn’t a new concept among kids and teenagers. Mounting academic pressures combined with a more dominant social media culture have exacerbated this “need for perfection” over recent years. While it can be debilitating, contributing to bouts of anxiety or depression which can cause headaches, migraines and even seizures, there are solutions to
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New Central Austin Clinic to Open Sept. 21
Our new and expanded Central Austin clinic will open on Monday, September. 21, 2020. We can’t thank you enough for your patience as we “squeezed” into our two existing clinics, in South Austin and Cedar Park, while we waited for the new central clinic to open. Like us, we think you’ll be thrilled to
Read MoreHow Youth Concussions Could Spike as School Sports Resume
We all know that concussions are common in youth sports (with 15% of high school student-athletes reporting at least one in the last 12 months-CDC). Now as kids are returning to play in school and other organized sports following months off due to COVID-19, could there be a spike in the number of concussions we
Read MoreYou Got This: 5 Tips to Prepare for Back-to-School During COVID-19
Students across Central Texas are heading back to school over these next few weeks. But whether they are going back in person, online, or participating in a hybrid option, there are bound to be fears and anxieties (both for children and parents) with the start of this new school year. Child Neurology Consultants of Austin’s
Read MoreDr. Dilip Karnik Named to SuperDoctors Legacy Hall of Fame
Congratulations are in order for Child Neurology Consultants’ Dr. Dilip Karnik. He has recently been named as a SuperDoctors Legacy Member to its Hall of Fame Doctor Circle for the 15th year in a row. We’d say he’s not only leaving a legacy in terms of his tireless dedication to caring for children and educating
Read MoreChild Neurology Consultants of Austin Celebrates Our Rising Stars
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is thrilled to celebrate our trio of SuperDoctors Rising Stars 2020 recently revealed in the July issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Our hearty congratulations goes to: Dr. Ryan Boeck Board-Certified Child Neurologist Special interest: Autism Dr. Aaron Cardon Board-Certified Child Neurologist Special interest: Epilepsy Dr. Meeta Cardon Board-Certified Child Neurologist
Read MoreVisiting Our Offices Safely
COVID-19 Update Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is taking extra precautions to keep you, our staff, and providers safe so that we can continue to serve our patients’ families. If you or your child are traveling by airplane and have an in-person appointment within 14 days after that travel, please use our telehealth option
Read MoreFacebook Live Series: Managing ADHD At Home
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. CT The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented change and stress. To help support our families during this time, we have launched a series of video broadcasts streamed live on Facebook about various topics that impact our patient families. You can access our past videos here.
Read MoreFacebook Live Series: How We Are Supporting Patients During COVID-19
Join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. CT The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented change and stress for families particularly those with children who have neurological issues or autoimmune disorders. To help support our families during this time, we are launching a series of video broadcasts to be streamed live
Read MoreKeeping Kids Busy in Trying Times
We know that times are uncertain and even scary right now with the ongoing escalation of the coronavirus. (More on Child Neurology Consultants of Austin’s take on the virus is here.) As parents, let’s admit, the thought of several weeks ahead at home with no school, sports, or other structured activities to keep our kids
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