Puppets were incorporated into the epilepsy presentation. On Monday, March 13 th, Ms. Fay Perry and Ms. Janet Romeo, representatives from the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island, presented a puppet show to children at Stewart School. The skit focused on a child having a seizure, and how his friend could help by staying calm and following some simple directions.

The children had an opportunity to ask questions about epilepsy, and were given a clear understanding of what to do if they found themselves in a situation with someone having a seizure.

The Kids On The Block program uses a creative and entertaining approach to educating and teaching children and the general public about epilepsy. Its overall goal is to reach thousands of children in their early years to establish a climate of acceptance and understanding of epilepsy, individuals with epilepsy and of disabilities in general.