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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
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:
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.
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.
