Traveling with children can be stressful, but when your child has autism, it can present additional challenges. New environments, unfamiliar routines, and sensory overload can all cause added stress. However, with careful planning and preparation, travel can be enjoyable and manageable for both you and your child. Autism is a complex developmental disability that our
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Each year in the United States, more children between the ages of one and four years old die from drowning than any other injury or illness. With summer upon us and kids soon to be splashing in pools and the lakes all throughout Central Texas, now is a good time for important reminders on water
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The possibility of brain surgery is a daunting thought for someone to wrap their head around at any age. It can be even more unnerving when the patient is a young child. But that is the prospect the family of Jack Frazier faced when it was recommended he have brain surgery to help with his
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Se estima que 470,000 niños en todo el país viven con epilepsia, un diagnóstico neurológico común que causa convulsiones recurrentes. Según la Fundación para la Epilepsia, aproximadamente entre el 20 y el 25 % de los niños no pueden controlar sus convulsiones con medicamentos, lo que se describe como epilepsia refractaria o resistente a los
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An estimated 470,000 children nationwide are living with epilepsy, a common neurological disorder that causes recurring seizures. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, approximately 20-25% of children are unable to control their seizures with medication, which is described as drug-resistant or refractory epilepsy. Our team of epileptologists work closely with a network of pediatric subspecialists to
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Twelve-year-old Mason Marlow was born with a reddish-purple discoloration on the face, known as a port-wine stain birthmark, which is a hallmark of Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare vascular disorder that can cause progressive brain injury, epilepsy, paralysis and glaucoma. At five months old, Mason started having seizures. His parents, David and Desirae, were referred to
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Pediatrix Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is pleased to welcome Dr. Riddhiben Patel to our experienced team of headache and migraine experts. Dr. Patel has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric headaches and migraines, as well as general neurology disorders. She offers the most advanced treatments for effectively managing headaches and
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Thousands of kids and teenagers suffer from concussions each year. Many of them are sports-related. As the school year starts and fall sports begin, like football and soccer (which are major culprits), we treat concussions quite frequently here at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. Many parents are aware of the steps needed to follow before
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disorder causing tumors to grow throughout the body, typically in the brain, skin, heart, eyes, kidneys, and lungs. While the tumors are benign, they can lead to serious health issues including severe epilepsy and learning and developmental disorders. Our board-certified pediatric neurologist Dr. Karen Keough is passionate
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As you know, Child Neurology Consultants of Austin joined Pediatrix Medical Group last year. Pediatrix Medical Group has been providing pediatric specialty care in this region for many years including maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, pediatric cardiology and much more. Our collaboration enhances access to high-quality and convenient pediatric subspecialty care right here in Central Texas. In
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