From Dr. Laura Lubbers <[email protected]>
Subject The Epilepsy-Autism Connection: Webinar and Live Q&A
Date March 26, 2020 6:50 PM
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Did you know that over 30% of people with epilepsy also meet the diagnostic criteria for autism?^1 Join us for a webinar exploring the link between epilepsy and autism during Autism Awareness Month on Tuesday, April 28 at 12:00 PM CT.

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In this webinar, Dr. Jamie Capal will dive into leading theories on why these conditions are so frequently connected and discuss the most common seizure types in people with autism. Dr. Capal will also explore how parents can identify if a child is having seizures and the next steps to take, including diagnostic testing and treatment options.

When you join us live for this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to ask Dr. Capal questions about the research, diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy and autism. You can also submit your questions ahead of time here ([link removed]) .

About the Speaker

Dr. Jamie Capal Dr. Jamie Capal is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Capal has been an integral member of the multidisciplinary Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic Center of Excellence and maintains a busy clinical practice diagnosing and treating children with autism spectrum disorders and comorbid neurological disorders. Her current research is focused in the areas of autism spectrum disorder and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

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^1 Spence, SJ, Schneider, MT. The Role of Epilepsy and Epileptiform EEGs in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Pediatr Res 2009;65(6):599–606. [link removed].
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BAND Foundation This webinar is generously supported by the BAND Foundation.

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Our mission is to find a cure for epilepsy, by promoting and funding patient-focused research. CURE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our tax identification number is 36-4253176.
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