Annenberg Center for Health Sciences

Addressing Neurodevelopment, Qualify of Life and Emerging Therapies in Dravet Syndrome Patients

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4

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2026-04-29

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The combined developmental and epileptic encephalopathy of Dravet syndrome provides significant diagnostic and treatment challenges. This activity focuses on key characteristics and clinical presentations of Dravet syndrome with the aim of early identification of persons with the syndrome, timely initiation and appropriate use of approved medications, and the need for a multidisciplinary care plan, particularly as individuals transition into adulthood. Dr. Wirrell also provides an overview of investigational disease-modifying therapies.