We are still in the thick of flu season, and although the outbreak this year is not as severe as last, it’s still something you’ll want to watch out for if you have a special needs child. Kids with special needs can develop very serious complications when their immunity is compromised– even by a simple
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Austin Monthly’s Top Doctors for 2019
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is thrilled to have two of our board-certified child neurologists named to Austin Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors list for 2019. They are…Dr. Jeffrey Kane and Dr. Karen Keough! Congratulations to the duo for this prestigious recognition from our local, hometown medical community. Dr. Kane is the managing director of Child
Read MoreDr. Lindsay Elton on Tips for Holiday Toys
Dr. Lindsay Elton stopped by the FOX-7 studio recently to share some tips for selecting holiday toys for kiddos this year as recommended by the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). While many parents automatically think about indulging their kids with sought-after electronics, the better choice really is more traditional, hands-on toys. Good examples of these
Read MoreChild Neurology Consultants’ 2018 SuperDoctors
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is proud to have two of our doctors named to the 2018 Texas SuperDoctors® list featured in December’s Texas Monthly. This same duo were honored together last year as SuperDoctors in the category for neurology…bravo to Dr. Dilip Karnik and Dr. Jeffery Kerr! Dr. Karnik was one of the first
Read MoreSPD in Summertime
Dr. Dilip Karnik was recently featured in an article about SPD: Sensory Processing Disorder and how to spot it in kids. SPD is when someone has an adverse reaction to a sound, touch, taste, or smell. It can kick into high gear during the summertime when physical heat and discomfort might trigger this type of
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 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 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.
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