Reunion 2008
Our Pediatric Epilepsy Support Group hosted a successful reunion on Aug. 1-2 that drew 280 attendees, including members of 61 families, from throughout the country, as well as from Ireland and South Africa.
This is the second reunion for children who underwent epilepsy surgery at Cleveland Clinic, as well as their families. Physician-led conference sessions were offered to adult participants, and children enjoyed special activities, coordinated by a team of volunteers.
The event culminated with the Rehabilitation Resources Exposition, which showcased the team effort of our rehabilitation specialists at the main campus and Shaker Campus. Breakout sessions, led by volunteer parent ambassadors, provided an opportunity for open conversations among participating family members.
Watch the video from the 2008 Reunion
View Physician Presentations from the Reunion*
Dr. Bingaman: Pediatric Epilepsy Summary (PDF)
Dr. Gupta: Seizures After Epilepsy Surgery (PDF)
Dr. Kotagal: Seizure Outcome After Epilepsy Surgery (PDF)
Dr. Lachhwani: Quality of Live After Epilepsy Surgery (PDF)
Dr. Wyllie: Management Issues After Epilepsy Surgery (PDF)
Reunion 2006
More than 50 national and international families, with about 250 guests in attendance celebrated and shared their experiences of life after epilepsy surgery. The atmosphere brimmed with overwhelming emotions, hugs, laughter and some tears, as we all reminisced about the past. A significant feature of this reunion was the opportunity of the families to attend a symposium with select group of invited guest faculty, on varied topics of post surgery issues. During the symposium, the patients and siblings enjoyed supervised fun filled activities with our team of volunteers. The success of this reunion was widely acknowledged, and the inspired families parted with hope and optimism. It is likely that such a get-together will become a recurring feature of the Pediatric Epilepsy Support Group!
Watch our Reunion 2006 video
View Physician Presentations from the Reunion*
Dr. Kotagal: Long Term Seizure Outcome After Epilepsy Surgery (PDF)
Dr. Bingaman: Hemispherectomy in the Treatment of Epilepsy (PDF)
Dr. Moodley: Headaches in Children (PDF)
Dr. Russman: Motor Rehabilitation (PDF)
Dr. Stanford: Cognitive & Behavioral Issues Following Epilepsy Surgery (PDF)
Dr. Wyllie: Management Issues After Epilepsy Surgery (PDF)
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