Name: Social Success and the Regulated Brain
Start: 2026-07-17T14:00:00-0500
End: 2026-07-17T14:45:00-0500

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Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Surgery is often seen as the finish line, but for many children and teens, it’s actually the starting block for a new kind of marathon. This session bridges the gap between clinical recovery and real-world thriving, focusing on the unique ways the brain adapts socially and emotionally after epilepsy surgery. We will explore the science of "social rewiring" to understand how the brain reorganizes cues and communication post-surgery, while providing practical tools like the "Regulation Ladder" to guide children, teens, and young adults from a meltdown state back to a state of learning. The session concludes with a dedicated role-playing segment for young adult alumni, offering hands-on practice for navigating social disclosures and mastering the "soft skills" essential for success in the workplace.

Speakers

Karen Keough, MD

Medical Director & Epilepsy Program Director, Child Neurology & Consultants of Austin

Dr. Karen Keough earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in child neurology at Duke University and an additional fellowship in epilepsy at Baylor University in Houston.

Dr. Keough is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pe... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Salon A 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA

Self-Advocate Track

Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference 2026

Karen Keough, MD

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Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference 2026

Karen Keough, MD

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