Epilepsy and Family
Some families are drawn together by epilepsy whislt others experience a burden to normality. This podcast looks at the dynamic of families as they manage epilepsy.
Duration: 25:21
Speakers
Prof. Sarah Wilson
Clinical Neuropsychologist, The University of Melbourne
Dr. Genevieve Rayner
Clinical Neuropsychologist, The University of Melbourne
Overview
References
Rayner G, Micallef S, Abeywickrama R, Wilson SJ. Pediatric epilepsy surgery patients show normal psychosocial development at long-term follow-up despite dissatisfying family dynamics. Epilepsy & Behavior. 2019 Mar 1;92:245-52.
Ellis N, Upton D, Thompson P. Epilepsy and the family: a review of current literature. Seizure. 2000 Jan 1;9(1):22-30.
Austin JK. Childhood epilepsy: child adaptation and family resources. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing. 1988 Jul;1(1):18-24
