Each year, Austin Monthly magazine names its “Top Doctors for Kids” in the April issue, and we are thrilled once again to be included. At Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, we know kids. We know how to take care of them. And we really love doing it. Our board-certified pediatric neurologists and experienced nursing staff
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Going Purple for Epilepsy
We’re going PURPLE this month! November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and we are proudly wearing purple to support the amazing cause. Of the 150,000 new cases of epilepsy diagnosed annually, approximately 50,000 cases will be diagnosed in children under the age of 18 (Epilepsy Foundation). Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures of varying degrees.
Read MoreAdd Author, Movie Producer to Neurologist’s Accomplishments
Before neurology there was another subject that piqued Dr. Jeffrey Kerr’s interest. “I have always loved history,” he said. And not just any history. In addition to being an expert in ADHD, seizures and headaches, Dr. Kerr also specializes in Texas history. In fact, he’s authored several books about events from Austin’s past and most recently co-produced a movie called The Last
Read MoreADHD: One Size Does Not Fit All
ADHD is not the same for everyone. Every child’s case is unique, and shows different combinations of symptoms. The most common include: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity (the tendency to react quickly without thinking). While we know that these characteristics are most common in children with ADHD, these symptoms often appear differently in each child. Here
Read MoreDr. Reardon on KVUE-TV: Why Concussions Are Under-reported
A recent study suggests that the number of concussion injuries may be much higher than reported…possibly 1.5 million more. With the sports season approaching soon, Dr. Shelly Reardon, concussion specialist at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, spoke to KVUE-TV about what parents should know about concussion injuries. See the interview on KVUE.com. Here are 4
Read MoreWelcome to Our New Practice
Welcome! You may be a new patient or you may have been a patient of ours at our former practice. Either way, you are a part of a new exciting chapter for pediatric neurology care in Central Texas. Last month, we opened Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, a new private medical practice specializing in neurological
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