The British Journal of Sports Medicine recently published a new study that found approximately one-third of all children and teenagers who experience prolonged concussion symptoms go on to suffer mental health side effects as well. This is something to take note of around here as kids return to playing fall sports, like football and soccer,
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Team 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 MoreThe Truth About Youth Soccer Concussions
Soccer is said to be the fastest growing and most popular sport on earth. And it’s coming to Austin. The Austin FC soccer club makes its debut here this April. Child Neurology Consultants of Austin’s very own pediatric neurologist and concussion expert, Dr. Kate Labiner, will have a special role with the team as she
Read MoreBrain Injury and ADHD Link?
Could there be a link between a TBI (traumatic brain injury, like a concussion) suffered early in childhood and ADHD later on? New research hints that may be a possibility. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that young children hospitalized with a head injury may be at a greater risk for developing ADHD
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