Child Neurology Consultants of Austin Blog

Dr. Karnik was recently featured in an article for Moms.com about the FFFF reactions in children and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Find out more about 'Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fib' and how he suggests helping your child keep these often strong reactions -- and their associated emotions --manageable and in check.

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:

To help support our families during this time, we are launching a series of video broadcasts to be streamed live on Facebook about various topics that impact our patient families. Dr. Jeffrey Kane, Medical Director for Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, will lead the first one on April 15 at 5 pm.

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:

Did you know: If your child suffers from ADHD, springtime allergies can exacerbate their symptoms. Learn more about how you can help them right 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.