Conference 2017 · Melbourne

Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia’s 2017 Family Conference on Genetic Epilepsy

Over 100 attendees were informed, inspired and connected with other families affected by rare genetic epilepsy at the 2017 Family Conference. The latest research on genetic epilepsy and future treatments was discussed by world-leading medical and scientific experts including Prof Ingrid Scheffer and Prof Steven Petrou.

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Portrait of Stacy Cohen

Stacy Cohen

Stacy Cohen has been working as a Speech Pathologist for 12 years supporting preschool and school aged children and their families. She is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics and a Masters in Speech Pathology. Stacy has completed formal training in PECS, Hanen ‘It takes Two to Talk’, PROMPT (level I and II), Cortical Vision Impairment assessment and intervention, is a Victorian Keyword Sign trainer and a PODD National Presenter in the use of the Pragmatic Organisational Dynamic Display communication book, developed by Gayle Porter. She is passionate about working with each individual and their families to see them reach their communication and learning goals. She aways ensures that FUN is had whilst supporting her clients in reaching their full potential!

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Communication & Behaviour: Panel Discussion

Sue Hymus, Dr Tristan Pawsey, Stacy Cohen

Children with genetic epilepsy often have developmental problems, and with that can come challenges with communication and behaviour. This panel discussion features a psychologist (Sue Hymus), paediatrician (Dr Tristan Pawsey) and speech therapist (Stacy Cohen).