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Back to School Webinar: Preparing your Child with Epilepsy for the new school year

August 16, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Register here via: Zoom Webinar

The Webinar will also be broadcast via Facebook Live

Join us on for this informative program to talk about how to prepare for back to school for your child with epilepsy. Our expert panel will be available to answer your questions after the presentations.

Topics to be covered:

  • Seizure Action Plans and Rescue Medications
  • Seizure First Aid Training in Schools
  • Epilepsy and Bullying

Our Speakers will be:

Dr. Inna Hughes

Seizure Action Plans and Rescue Medications

Presented by Dr. Inna Hughes

Inna Hughes, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Child Neurology and Epilepsy at the University of Rochester.

Lydia Mattia

Importance of Seizure First Aid Training in Schools

Learn how Lydia Mattia, and her mom, Jessica Mattia, advocated for inclusion of epilepsy education in their high school health curriculum.

Presented by Lydia and Jessica Mattia

Bullying and Epilepsy

Presented by Denise Eshenaur, LCSW-R; DipACLM; Empowering People’s Independence

This webinar is presented in partnership by:

The webinar is being produced by Epilepsy Alliance America. Funding was provided by Neurelis, Inc.

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Details

Date:
August 16, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Organizer

Epilepsy Alliance NY