A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
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.
A teenager with epilepsy will need to transfer management of their epilepsy to an adult care setting. Find out about transitioning smoothly from paediatric to adult care.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.
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 absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare in people with epilepsy. However, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and how to prevent it in your child.
School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Learn about the four different ketogenic diet therapies for childhood epilepsy, which may be tried when medication has failed to control seizures and surgery is not an option.
Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.
Education is an important part of any child's life. Read about options for a child attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.
Read about the causes and features of temporal lobe epilepsies as well as how they are treated and long-term outlook.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for partial epilepsy syndromes.
Adjusting to a child’s epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging and parents often put their own needs last. However, it is important for parents to take care of themselves too. Learn about self-care suggestions for parents.
Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.
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.
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 epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.
Learn about the many different causes of epilepsy in children, which are classified into six categories: structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune and unknown.
Find out ways to cope with the different emotions you may have about an epilepsy diagnosis and about seeing a child have a seizure.
