Epilepsy and Autism: Understanding Seizure Disorders and Navigating the Information Maze
Discovering your child has epilepsy in addition to autism can make a challenging experience seem overwhelming. Learn the facts about epilepsy and how to find the support you need to sustain yourself and your child through this journey of epilepsy and autism. Participants will learn the classifications and syndromes associated with epilepsy, proper first aid, and supportive care resources available for parents and children with epilepsy.
Philip Gattone, MEd, MEd
Phil Gattone is President & CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, which leads the fight against epilepsy for more than 130000 Illinoisans with epilepsy. Phil received his Bachelor’s Degree from Bradley University and his Masters Degree from National-Louis University. Phil has served on numerous councils, including the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. Phil, his wife Jill and their four children live in Batavia, Illinois. Their twenty-four year old son has epilepsy.
