Although most have heard of them, many people do not fully understand what concussions are apart from being sports injuries common among junior level and professional league athletes. The reality though, is that a concussion is a serious type of traumatic brain injury – TBI – often caused by blunt force trauma or other circumstances […]
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How a Pediatric Neurologist Helps in the Treatment of ADHD/Learning Difficulties
If you’ve noticed your child has been struggling in school, and you know they can do better, the problem might not be defiance or laziness at all. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is one of the most overlooked mental health conditions among children. This is mostly due to the fact that the most […]
How a Pediatric Neurologist Helps in the Treatment of Autism
There are all sorts of signs that a child may fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. They might not be developing at the same rate/pace as their peers. They may not be exhibiting the same fine motor, language, speech, social, or play skills as other children their age. They may start to appear as if […]
What is a Child Neurologist?
A child neurologist is a special type of trained healthcare professional who is responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of problems related to the nervous system, including delayed speech, headaches, weakness, or possibly even seizures, in patients from birth until young adulthood. As qualified medical doctors, child neurologists must complete numerous steps in […]
What is the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA)?
The TOVA, or Test of Variables of Attention, is an exceptional tool used by many neurologists and other healthcare professionals to help diagnose ADHD and other learning disabilities in patients of all ages. It utilizes geometric stimuli and two unique test conditions, target frequent and target infrequent, to gauge attention levels, reaction times, and impulsivity […]
Oakland Child and Adolescent Neurology Launches Website
Oakland Child and Adolescent Neurology announced the launch of its new, updated website at www.ocapediatricneurology.com. The site features streamlined information about the pediatric neurology office, as well as contact information for the company. “The new www.ocapediatricneurology.com is a great way for the community to see what Oakland Child and Adolescent Neurology is about.” said Dr. Dr. […]