July 17, 2019 / Amy Miller
Amy Brin Miller, Executive Director of the Child Neurology Foundation, discusses how to tell if a baby is having spasms, steps parents should take if they suspect their child has infantile spasms, and why early intervention is critical.
July 3, 2019 / Dr. Tajikah Heard
Join us as we discuss the VNS device, including patient eligibility, the surgical implant process, and possible side-effects of the device. Dr. Takijah Heard, Division Head of Pediatric Neurology at Northshore Neurological Institute, walks us through these topics and more in this episode of Seizing Life.
June 19, 2019 / Joanne Guthrie-Gard
In this episode of Seizing Life, learn from Joanne Guthrie-Gard how to advocate for yourself or your child when facing an insurance-initiated switch of epilepsy drugs.
June 6, 2019 / Breanne Fisher and Robyn Blackford
On this episode of Seizing Life, join us to learn more about using the ketogenic diet for seizure control from registered dietician Robyn Blackford and advanced practice nurse Breanne Fisher from the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
May 29, 2019 / Dr. Jordan Grafman
In this episode, Dr. Jordan Grafman discusses what causes individuals to acquire epilepsy after TBI, how to potentially prevent PTE, and the state of PTE research. Dr. Grafman is a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University and Director of Brain Injury Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
May 8, 2019 / Margaret Story
In this episode of Seizing Life, Margaret talks about the decision to move her daughter to a self-contained public school, as well as how you can make the best choices for your child when it comes to education.
April 24, 2019 / Dr. Charles Marcuccilli
In this episode of Seizing Life, we chat with Dr. Charles Marcuccilli about why the many truths of epilepsy aren’t well-known and what patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals can do to educate others and reduce epilepsy stigma.
April 10, 2019 / Meg Busing
From fishing to ziplining to arts-and-crafts, summer camp gives kids the chance to just be kids. For children impacted by epilepsy, Camp YouCan meshes these classic summertime activities with support groups in a stigma-free environment.
April 3, 2019 / Ava and Michelle Wadzinski
In this episode, Eva and Michelle join us to discuss the ways epilepsy can add to the physical, mental, and emotional stresses of college, as well as resources and possible accommodations for college students with epilepsy.
