Child Neurology Consultants of Austin Blog

Riding roller coasters can be a blast for teenagers and children, but are they safe? Or is there a risk of concussion and other serious brain injuries? Dr. Kate Labiner comments about this on Romper.com:

Effective immediately, Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is reinstated as an in-network provider with United Healthcare (UHC). This means that all patients with a UHC plan will not have their care interrupted.

Dr. Karen Keough recently returned from her fifth medical mission with HEAL Kenya. Learn more about the amazing work that she and others do there helping those in need:

More than 4,100 of our patients with Commercial and Medicaid United Healthcare Plans will no longer be in-network as of May 1, 2019. If you're upset like we are, you can help.

We are often amazed at the accomplishments of our patients. Kody is one of those examples — someone who leaves us awe-struck by his determination. Learn more about his inspiring story here:

Pop Warner youth football eliminates the three-point stance in order to curb head injuries in kids.

We're still in the thick of flu season, and cases are being reported all throughout Central Texas. If your child is non-verbal, how can you know if they're feeling crummy? Are they extra sleepy or fussy? More here:

Is there a link between too much screen time with popular video games like Fortnite and ADHD? Learn more here:

Austin Monthly’s list of Top Doctors for 2019 is out, and we are proud to have two of our doctors making the cut! Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Kane and Dr. Karen Keough for again being recognized in this prestigious local listing! More here:

Lake Travis High School sophomore, Hannah Dando, turned her love for her brother and passion to inform others about his epilepsy into a short documentary. Check it out.