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The Virtual Epilepsy Education Day is a special event for parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with epilepsy, hosted by the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Learn about neurogenetics, seizure first aid and safety, seizure detection devices, emotional health, and support within your community.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Ketogenic Diet Teaching Kitchen (Keto Kitchen) is a teaching kitchen where parents and caregivers can take cooking classes and learn to prepare the foods their child will need when following a dietary treatment for epilepsy and neurological disorders.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) provides advocacy, education and other services to improve the lives of all people affected by rare diseases.
The website provides information about epilepsy, news and special events, and programs and resources for patient and families.
A private, non-profit service organization providing public education and supportive services to individuals and families affected by epilepsy/seizure disorders.
Is a non-profit charitable agency dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for people affected by epilepsy and their loved ones.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures the electrical activity in the brain through small button electrodes that are placed on your child's scalp.
Early Intervention (EI): Coordinated by the Child Development Watch program in the Division of Public Health. Serves children ages 0-3 years.
No charges for assessments; services are billed to family’s insurance company.
This resource is designed to help you prepare the child in your care for what to expect to make an EEG an easy and minimally stressful experience.
Family Connection Through Trust, Information, Empathy and Support (aka, Family TIES) is a program offered through the CHOP Neuroscience Center that connects families that have already experienced epilepsy surgery with current and prospective patients and their families.