Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.
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 types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.
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 people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
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 symptoms and causes of absence seizures and how best to help your child when they have one.
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.
A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
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.
Read about the signs and symptoms of different types of seizures.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for partial epilepsy syndromes.
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.
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.
Read about the causes and symptoms of benign partial epilepsy of childhood with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS) as well as treatments and long-term outlook.
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.
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.
A child with epilepsy may experience a range of emotions, which may include depression or anxiety. Learn how to help your child manage their emotions and nurture their self-esteem.
It is likely that a child with epilepsy will need to have regular clinic visits to review progress and lifestyle. Learn what happens during a clinic visit.
Read about the causes and symptoms of atonic seizures, or “drop attacks”, and how they are treated.
Find out ways to cope with the different emotions you may have about an epilepsy diagnosis and about seeing a child have a seizure.
