Our Division of Neurology experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.
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.
The American Headache Society® Committee for Headache Education is dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of patients with headaches. The website offers educational materials, tools and resources to support patients and their families.
The American Migraine Foundation provides information about migraine symptoms and triggers in children, how to help your child manage migraines, and strategies for coping with migraines at school and in other social situations.
The American Stroke Association is the division of the American Heart Association that's solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.
This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia describes how to apply for PA medical assistance as secondary insurance.
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) has a family helpline in addition to information on its website.
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the country’s oldest and largest nationwide brain injury advocacy organization.
BIAPA provides a listing of support groups for regions across the state, a resource line, and pre-enrollment assistance information.
BrainSTEPS provides brain injury-related consultation and training to Pennsylvania public schools to support school re-entry following an acquired brain injury.
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to shake. The shaking can cause the brain to not work normally and can result in serious side effects.