Specialty Program
Children with Epilepsy
Pediatric epileptologists are knowledgeable in the many particularities of epilepsy and seizures in children and adolescents. There are also many childhood epilepsy syndromes that are best managed by a neurologist with training in diagnosing and treating this age group. Patients who are treated in the Pediatric Epilepsy Clinic can expect to treated by a pediatric epileptologist, pediatric neuropsychologist and social worker. Additionally, support groups for parents or teens can be formed if there is the need, and advice for school, after-school and summer activities is provided or parents are directed toward helpful resources.