Our Neuroscience Center experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.
Earlier this year, the Pediatric Epilepsy program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia held a Virtual Epilepsy Education Day, a special event for parents and caregivers of children recently diagnosed with epilepsy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.