Childhood stroke: Signs, incidence & recovery

Wednesday 8 May 2024, 2–3 pm AEST

Presented by Dr Adriane Sinclair, Queensland Children's Hospital, and Dr Mardee Graham, Stroke Foundation

Join the dynamic Dr Adriane Sinclair, Paediatric Neurologist at the Queensland Children's Hospital and Dr Mardee Greenham discussing childhood stroke:

• How to recognise the signs of stroke in children
• Incidence of childhood stroke.
• Differences between childhood and adult stroke.
• Risk factors for stroke in children.
• Recovery from childhood stroke.​​​​​​
• Resources available for childhood stroke.
  
  

Suitable for all health professionals, parents, educators, and people interested in learning more about childhood stroke.

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About the presenters

Dr Adriane Sinclair is a paediatric neurologist at Queensland Children’s Hospital. Adriane has been recognised for her contribution to childhood stroke clinical care and research in Queensland and Australia.

She leads the paediatric stroke clinic at Queensland Children’s Hospital and is co-chair of the Statewide Stroke Clinical Network paediatric sub-committee. Her clinical and research interests including improving systems of care for children with stroke and neurovascular disorders.

Dr Mardee Greenham has over 15 years' experience in childhood stroke research and led the development of Australia's first clinical guideline for child stroke rehabilitation.

Mardee is currently leading childhood stroke work at Stroke Foundation, where she is working alongside a group of people with lived experience, developing vital resources to support families affected by childhood stroke.