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Article: Sending Out a Message of HOPE.(Helping Other People with Epilepsy Mentoring Program)
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- The Exceptional Parent
- Article date:
- August 1, 2000
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People with epilepsy get support and the benefits of community awareness from The H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program[TM]
Nowhere to turn
Ann Donnelly, of Florida, had a lot to cope with. Not long after learning her son Sean had cerebral palsy, Ann found out he also had epilepsy. Her son's doctors provided as much information as they could on epilepsy, and as a medical transcriptionist, Ann had professional knowledge which she augmented by reading textbooks and doing extensive research on epilepsy. Still, something was missing; she had nowhere to turn for help with the emotional issues and daily living issues. She was unable to find a support group or anyone else ...