Epilepsy Program

Resources for patients and families

Boston Children's Resources

At Boston Children’s Hospital, we know how disruptive and frightening seizures and epilepsy can be—not only for your child, but for your whole family. From your first visit, you’ll work with a team of professionals who are committed to supporting you. You may also find the following resources helpful.

Boston Children's Epilepsy Genetics Program

Founded in 2011, our Epilepsy Genetics Program provides comprehensive clinical services, including genetic evaluation and counseling, and engages in prolific research to help children and families with known or suspected genetic epilepsy syndromes. Learn more.

Diagnostic tests for epilepsy

If you are visiting us for an EEG or other diagnostic test, you and your child probably have a lot of questions about what to expect. You may find it helpful to watch this walkthrough of an EEG study together.

You can also get test-specific information on these pages:

General information for patients and families at Boston Children's

Our For Patients and Families website offers information on the wide array of support services available to patients and families at Boston Children’s.