If your child has seizures and a KCNA2 diagnosis, life can feel confusing, isolated and scary. The KCNA2 and Rare Epilepsy Podcast, hosted by Dr. Nancy Musarra, is a supportive, parent-informed show for parents, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers living and working with KCNA2-related epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders (and the wider rare epilepsy community).

KCNA2 is a gene that helps control how brain cells communicate. When the potassium channel it encodes doesn’t function correctly, individuals may experience hard-to-treat seizures, balance and coordination challenges (ataxia), speech and learning differences, and sleep and behavioral struggles, often with wide variation from one person to the next.

• Explaining KCNA2 in plain language and practical steps from parents, caregivers, medical providers, researchers and more who live and work in this field.
• Insights on how to build a strong medical, familial and therapy care team
• School supports, accommodations, and IEPs/504 plans
• Understanding co-occurring conditions like autism and ADHD
• Exploring “whole-child” support (including food, sleep, play, and daily habits) that amplify overall wellness for those with KCNA2 and their loved ones
• Research updates, clinical trials, fundraising and how families can get involved
• And more

The KCNA2 and Rare Epilepsy Podcast is not medical advice and is not a miracle-cure show. It’s a place to learn and find steadier footing so you feel more connected to a community living and working in this vital space.

As a listener, our goal is to help you stay connected to the growing momentum in KCNA2 and rare epilepsy research, support and knowledge.

Follow The KCNA2 and Rare Epilepsy Podcast on your favorite podcast app, and visit kcna2epilepsy.org to connect with our community and stay up to date on resources, research, and ways to get involved.