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Director: Shalini Narayana, Ph.D., FAES

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Join us in congratulating Dr. James Wheless on his recent honor at the Dravet Syndrome Foundation Gala: Battle for A Breakthrough! His guidance, compassion, and commitment continue to transform lives in the Dravet community. #LeBonheurProud #DravetSyndrome

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Le Bonheur neuropsychologist Dr. Nicole Kubinec discusses guardianship, how to approach the topic and why it matters for patients and families. #LBNS26

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Le Bonheur neurologist Dr. Ankita Ghosh highlights key considerations for patients with migraine headaches, including school accommodations and treatment options. #LBNS26

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Le Bonheur Neurologist Dr. Robin Jack walks through complex cases in which symptoms mimicked other conditions but were ultimately found to be neurologic disorders #LBNS26

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Thank you to our amazing exhibitors of our 19th Annual Pediatric Neurology Symposium! #LBNS26

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Pediatric Neurology Symposium! It was a weekend full of learning and discussion on the latest in pediatric neurology. We look forward to seeing you again in 2027! #LBNS26

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Le Bonheur neurologist Dr. Paola Castri discusses pediatric neurological disorders, new therapies that are emerging and the success after using the therapies. #LBNS26

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Director of Le Bonheur’s Neuroscience Institute and Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Dr. James Wheless walks us through new therapies for genetic-based epilepsy, including Dravet syndrome and Angelman syndrome #LBNS26

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Genetic counselor @ebonkowski closes out the Hot Topics portion of the symposium by highlighting the importance of genetic testing in pediatric neurology and navigating new guidelines and state policies. @StJudeResearch #LBNS26

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Le Bonheur Neuropsychologist Dr. @christen_holder walks through case examples to outline when pediatric neurology patients would benefit most from neuropsychological evaluation and when another approach may be more appropriate. #LBNS26

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Director of Le Bonheur’s Neuroscience Institute and Le Bonheur Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Dr. James Wheless discusses immediate-use therapies for epilepsy patients experiencing seizure clusters and guidance on when to administer treatment. #LBNS26

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Associate Chief of Le Bonheur’s Neuroscience Institute Dr. Sarah Weatherspoon wraps up the day by breaking down new medications for complex epilepsy, from how they work and how they’re dosed to safety considerations and treatment strategies. #LBNS26

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Le Bonheur Neurosurgeon Dr. @ShimonyNir begins the epilepsy section of the symposium with an overview of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LiTT), a minimally invasive procedure used to treat intractable epilepsy. #LBNS26

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Le Bonheur neurologist Dr. @DanielGuillenMD kicks off our Hot Topics by breaking down the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases and where genetics comes into play. #LBNS26

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Dr. Donald Bearden, division chief of Psychology and Behavioral Health at Le Bonheur, unpacks the complexities of pathological demand avoidance (PDA) on the latest episode of The Peds Pod podcast. Listen today at https://t.co/KlRAkpdIRI

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Sometimes, the best medicine is a furry friend. JJ loves snuggling with our patients and helping them cope on their hard days. Be sure to join us for next week's Bonheur Buddy Thursday!

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We present the Kayden R. Vinson Distinguished Scholar & Lecture Award each year. This year's honoree is Dr. Dennis Dlugos, Pediatric Neurologist and Director of Pediatric Epilepsy Program at @ChildrensPhila #LBNS26

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Le Bonheur neurologist @RajaAshmitha walks us through how to identify different movement disorders and how their symptoms present. #LBNS26

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Good morning from the 19th annual Le Bonheur Pediatric Neurology Symposium! We are excited to get underway for a weekend of learning from experts around the country. Follow along with us! #LBNS26

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Le Bonheur Chief of psychology Dr. @DonBeardenPhD shares strategies for supporting pediatric patients with epilepsy as they transition to adulthood. #LBNS26