Child Neurology Consultants of Austin Blog

Anxieties may be high right now with kids heading back to virtual school due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways to help your children and teens cope:

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:

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:

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:

Feed them more fish experts say. Learn how your child eating fish at least once a week can help improve sleep quality and give them a brain boost on IQ tests.

He can't yet speak, but this young autistic boy has a lot to say about his condition...dream big!

Learn more about how Dr. Dilip Karnik helped pioneer pediatric neurology in Austin...

The idea of your teenager behind the wheel is a scary one for most parents, especially those with special needs kids. Learn how you can make the ‘learning to drive’ process a little less scary for both of you: