Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the difference between paraneoplastic and autoimmune encephalopathies
2. Understand the clinical characteristics and pathophysiological mechanisms of Autoimmune Encephalitis
3. Understand the difference between acute symptomatic seizures related to autoimmune encephalitis and autoimmune associated epilepsy
4. Understand when to suspect autoimmune related seizures and epilepsy
5. Understand the algorithmic approach to diagnosis of Autoimmune Encephalopathies
6. Understand the treatment options for Autoimmune Encephalopathies