• April 15th, 2024
• 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Parents of kids with special needs

DESCRIPTION:

This talk will discuss diagnosis and treatment of pediatric epilepsies, with a focus on new and emerging therapies. Current antiseizure medications for focal, generalized and symptomatic generalized epilepsies will be reviewed. Alternative, non-medication therapies, such as diet to surgery will also be reviewed. Finally, the importance of genetic diagnoses and potential opportunities for genetic therapies will be shared.

FACILITATED BY:

High Hopes Pediatric Therapy Center

LOCATION:

High Hopes Villa 2, Ground Floor

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:

Prof. Orrin Devinsky, M.D. Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine