With school back in session and the return to fall sports like football and soccer, the risk of concussions for any child who steps out on the field is high. It is estimated that more than one million kids under the age of 18 suffer from sports-related concussions each year. Pediatrix Specialty Care of Austin offers an extensive Sports Neurology Program guided by our team of pediatric neurology specialists who not only treat concussions but other neurological conditions that may strike a young athlete as well, such as migraines, epilepsy and ADHD. Our sports neurologists also work on medicatio ..read more

Congratulations to all our patients who recently graduated high school! To those who are heading off to college, we want to make sure you have the same quality care that we always strive to provide you at Pediatrix Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. For migraine sufferers, this debilitating condition unfortunately often extends into adulthood after the teenage and adolescent years. Migraines may even become exacerbated when first away from home due to stress, anxiety, poor eating or sleeping habits, or newfound academic and social pressures. Once at school, we want to make sure that you ca ..read more

Occasional headaches are a common health complaint in children. Just like adults, some children and teens experience chronic headaches that are difficult to manage.  An estimated 20% of school-age children (ages 5-17) in the United States are prone to headaches. A migraine is a type of headache characterized by severe pain, often accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. When 14-year-old Max started having migraines the summer before his eighth grade school year, his mother, Molly, quickly searched for a solution to help her son. “His head ..read more

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 team of board certified pediatric neurologists treat at our locations in Austin and Cedar Park. Here are some travel tips they share for children with autism to make your next trip a little easier. Prepare Your Child for Travel On ..read more

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 safety. Safe swimming is paramount for all children, but even more so for those who have neurological conditions or physical limitations, including epilepsy, which results in frequent and often unpredictable seizures. Bathing, swimming and other water activities should be done with strict adult supervis ..read more

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 severe seizures that began following a stroke just after birth. His seizures were only slightly alleviated with aggressive medications that caused serious side effects, but they still always returned.  Jack’s development, and demeanor, was also troubling during his early years. He was missing important ..read more

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 medicamentos. Nuestro equipo de epileptólogos trabaja en estrecha colaboración con una red de subespecialistas pediátricos para determinar el mejor curso de tratamiento para las convulsiones difíciles de controlar. Ofrecemos pruebas de diagnóstico y opcione ..read more

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 determine the best course of treatment for difficult to control seizures. We offer cutting-edge diagnostic testing and comprehensive treatment options which may include medical therapies, dietary t ..read more

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 multiple neurologists throughout the state to try to find the right treatment for his complex condition. As active military members, it became clear that they would need help caring for Mason. That’s when his grandparents, Wayne ..read more

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 migraines, including outpatient infusions and injections, and will see patients referred to our Headache and Migraine Specialty Program. When describing her approach to patient care, Dr. Patel says she aims to provide friendly, com ..read more