The loss of any loved one with a rare epilepsy is unimaginable. We all wish there were more we could do to help end the suffering that comes with a rare epilepsy diagnosis. In this webinar, we want to tell you about one incredibly important way families can make a huge impact - brain tissue…

"Summer Seizure Action Planning - What you need to know and do to be prepared" with pediatric neurologist, Dr. Inna Hughes With Summer comes changes in routine, new caregivers, and new environments. Be prepared for seizure emergencies in all scenarios by planning ahead. Come hear from a pediatric neurologist and a rare epilepsy family about…

"Planificación SAP de verano: lo que necesita saber y hacer para estar preparado" con Dr. Rebecca Garcia-Sosa En Español! Con el verano llegan cambios en la rutina, nuevos cuidadores y nuevos entornos. Prepárese para emergencias convulsivas en todos los escenarios planificando con anticipación. ¡Venga a escuchar de un neurólogo pediátrico y una familia de epilepsia…

Are you curious about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for those under 5 with rare epilepsies? Are you unsure about whether to get your child with a rare epilepsy vaccinated against COVID-19? Join us to hear from an incredible panel of experts and get your questions answered. Are you willing to share your experiences with…

Back to school time means it's time to update your child's seizure action plan (SAP)! Make sure that those who care for your child know how to handle seizure emergencies appropriately and in accordance with your wishes. If it isn't in the plan, it can't be done. Hear from Dr. Inna Hughes and SCN2A dad,…

Does your loved one with a DEE/rare epilepsy struggle with dental issues? Swollen gumsExcessive oral secretionsTooth grinding Join us to hear from Dental Hygienist who specializes in working with medically complex children, researcher and KCNT1 rare epilepsy mom, Shannon Daly Weir as well as Pediatric Dentist Dr. Hans Reinemer from the University of Utah. This…

Do you have questions about the keto diet? Come to find out how the ketogenic diet works with the DEEs from Ketogenic Diet Program Director and Pediatric Epileptologist Dr. Chalongchai Phitsanuwong and registered dietician Stephanie Schimpf from the University of Chicago!

Come hear about GI issues such as reflux, feeding tubes, constipation, and more from pediatric GI doctor and KdVS dad Russ Zwiener. The discussion will be led by Kaci Fisher, a Koolen-de Vries Syndrome Foundation Board member and KdVS mom.

The tools that are currently being used to measure the progress of people with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are not able to capture their small improvements, which could jeopardize trials of new disease-altering treatments. The goal of the Inchstone Project is to identify and develop measures that are sensitive to the small but important…