Mar 25, 2022 | Children's Health
Brain development begins during gestation and continues throughout childhood and beyond. For children with autism, something happens with brain development between conception and about six years old. Autism involves impairments in social interaction, language use and...
Mar 24, 2022 | Children's Health
Children’s spines grow as they do, and while the spine is naturally curved from front to back, some children will develop a sideways curve, a condition known as scoliosis. This spine disorder is most often diagnosed in adolescents, and a majority are identified as...
Mar 7, 2022 | Children's Health
Parents play a critical role in supporting their children’s emotional and mental development, including helping them process and cope with big feelings. This school year marks the third disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and although we’re all finding new normal...
Mar 3, 2022 | Children's Health
Regular exercise is great for kids of all ages, but the most important thing is to keep the experience full of joy. Kyle Pontiff, MD, sports medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, explains why and shares his advice for all parents, whether...
Mar 2, 2022 | Children's Health
As the weather warms and baseball families head back to the diamond, young athletes–especially pitchers–are at risk of injuring their throwing elbow. Physical therapist Stephanie Wilks, PT, DPT, OCS, catches us up on Little League Elbow, what coaches and parents of...
