Child Neurology Consultants of Austin Blog

Kilometers 4 Carter is a cause close to our hearts at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. The inspiration for the cause is Carter Halliburton, a young patient of pediatric neurologist, Dr. Karen Keough, who suffers from a rare, debilitating neurological condition known as SynGAP1.

Meet our good friend Will, he loves Legos and Star Wars. Will is an accomplished teenager who does well in school, runs on the cross-country team, and he has autism. He's a longtime patient of Dr. Karnik's, and he's one of our favorite kiddos here at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin.

One in four children with autism spectrum disorder has a delayed diagnosis, according to a recent study published in the journal Autism Research. KXAN spoke to Dr. Kate Labiner to find out more about the value of early diagnosis.

Is there a link between diet and autism? Can adding -- or eliminating -- certain foods help ease the symptoms in children? Find out more here:

Repetitive behavior can be an indicator of autism in young children. But is it a common sign in both boys and girls? Find out more here: