Epilepsy and Family

Speakers
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Prof. Sarah Wilson

Clinical Neuropsychologist, The University of Melbourne

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Dr. Genevieve Rayner

Clinical Neuropsychologist, The University of Melbourne

Overview

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

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