Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for partial epilepsy syndromes.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Read about the causes and features of temporal lobe epilepsies as well as how they are treated and long-term outlook.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
Read about the causes and symptoms of atonic seizures, or drop seizures, and how they are treated.
Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.
Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.
Find out how seizures are classified, or grouped together, and how they may impact a child.
Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.
Find out how genetics play a part in many types of epilepsy.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
Read about the causes and symptoms of benign partial epilepsy of childhood with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS) as well as treatments and long-term outlook.
Read about causes and symptoms of complex partial seizures and how they are treated.
Read about the symptoms and causes of absence seizures and how best to help your child when they have one.
Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.
Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.
Read about physical health difficulties that may arise for an epileptic child, and how to help. Physical health concerns can be discussed with a treatment team.
Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.
