Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference 2026

The main goal of epilepsy surgery is to stop or reduce seizures. However, keeping your child comfortable and able to move well is just as important to their independence. Large resective surgeries (such as frontal lobectomy, hemispherectomy, or TPO resection) can affect how a child walks, sits, and balances. Often, these physical changes don't appear until years later, when a child hits a growth spurt or starts puberty.
In this session, we will discuss:

• What to watch for: How to spot tight muscles (spasticity), stiff joints (contractures), or changes in how your child sits and walks.
• Managing growth: Why growth spurts and puberty can make movement harder and how to plan for "big" transitions, like moving across a large school campus.
• Building your care team: When to see a physiatrist, orthopedist, orthotist, or seating specialist.
• Practical tools: How bracing, Botox, and assistive devices can help home, school, and the community.
• Transitioning to Adulthood: Preparing teenagers to manage their own physical health.

You’ll leave with a clear plan to help your child stay active, comfortable, and independent as they grow into adulthood.