The possibility of brain surgery is a daunting thought for someone to wrap their head around at any age. It can be even more unnerving when the patient is a young child. But that is the prospect the family of Jack Frazier faced when it was recommended he have brain surgery to help with his
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There are more than 450,000 children and teens in the U.S. living with epilepsy— which is also the most common type of childhood brain disorder in our country. One form of therapy that has proven successful is CBD oil. It is a form of medical cannabidiol that helps control seizures. It can also ease the
Read MoreTeam Luke Hope For Minds Brain Injury Conference Happening On October 23
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is privileged to partner with our friends at Team Luke Hope for Minds in caring for families whose child is impacted by a serious brain injury. We’re also so excited about their Fifth Annual Brain Injury Conference and Resource Fair on October 23, which can be attended virtually and in
Read More“In Our Arms” Provides Much Needed Online Support for Families Facing Complex Diagnoses
Child Neurology Consultants cherish the opportunity to keep in touch with patients and their families even long after their care has ended with us. Like Juli Henderson. She is the parent of a very special former patient (her son Robert) of Dr. Karen Keough’s and the founder of an important new online community dedicated to
Read MoreWhat To Do If A Child Has A Seizure
A common symptom of epilepsy is an epileptic seizure, which can take a lot of different forms. Some come on fast and furiously, while others may be mild and almost invisible to a bystander. Either way, it’s important to know the basics for helping a child who has suffered a seizure. Here’s what you can do: Always
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