Epilepsy Parent Education Videos
About 1% to 2% of children have epilepsy in the United States. In this 11-part series, experts talk about the causes of epilepsy, how to tell if your child is having a seizure, how to utilize genetic testing and much more.
In these videos, we hear from:
- Dr. John Millichap, pediatric epileptologist at Precision Epilepsy PLLC
- Dr. Shavonne Massey, pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Dr. Marissa DiGiovine, pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Tami Reynolds, Genetic Counselor at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Part 1: How can I learn the cause of my child’s epilepsy?
- Part 2: Why is it important to know the cause of my child’s epilepsy?
- Part 3: What are the different causes of epilepsy?
- Part 4: How do I advocate for genetic testing for my child?
- Part 5: How do I know if genetic testing is right for me?
- Part 6: We haven’t been able to find the genetic cause of our epilepsy. Now what?
- Part 7: What are some pros and cons of genetic testing?
- Part 8: I have a genetic diagnosis, but there isn’t a treatment. Now what?
- Part 9: Are all seizures convulsive in children?
- Part 10: My child has epilepsy, but the bigger challenge is the developmental and behavioral symptoms. What can I do, and who can help?
- Part 11: How do I know if a staring spell is ADHD or absence seizures?
In the first part of the series, we explore how to find out the cause of your child’s epilepsy with pediatric neurologist, Dr. Marissa DiGiovine.
In this part of the series, we learn the benefits and importance of finding out the cause of your child’s epilepsy with pediatric epileptologist, Dr. John Millichap.
There are many different reasons your child could be having seizures. In this part of the series, Dr. Marissa Digiovine, pediatric neurologist, discusses the many reasons your child could have epilepsy.
Wanting to know the cause of your child’s epilepsy is normal but the cause may not be clear. Genetic testing could provide the answer. In this part of the series, Tami Reynolds, genetic counselor, discusses how you can advocate for genetic testing for your child.
Although genetic testing is a way to find the cause of your genetic testing, it isn’t necessarily right for every family. In this part of the series, Tami Reynolds, genetic counselor, discusses how you will know if genetic testing is right for your family.
While genetic testing may provide some answers as to why your child has epilepsy, it doesn’t always give the cause. In this part of the series, Dr. Shavonne Massey, pediatric neurologist, lets us know that we should never give up hope as science and medicine are always advancing.
Genetic testing is right for some families but not for others. In this part of the series, Tami Reynolds, genetic counselor, talks about pros and cons to genetic testing.
Finding the cause of your child’s epilepsy can be beneficial. However, it can also be daunting when there isn’t a treatment. In this part of the series, Dr. Shavonne Massey, pediatric neurologist, talks about how to maintain hope as science and medicine are always evolving.
Seizures can look different in children. Some are visible but some are harder to identify. In this part of the series, Dr. John Millichap, pediatric epileptologist, discusses the various ways that seizures may present in children.
Epilepsy is just one challenge that families face. Often, developmental, and behavioral challenges can be just as challenging. In this part of the series, Dr. Shavonne Massey gives strategies that you can take to get additional support in these areas.
Absence seizures can often be misdiagnosed as ADHD. In this part of the series, Dr. John Millichap, pediatric epileptologist, explains how you will know the difference.