Learn about the methods of diagnosis, an important stage in understanding the cause of your child's seizures.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.
Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.
A pelvic exam should be done once you turn 25 or sooner and then every 3 years after that. Learn what to expect during your first pelvic exam.
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 physical health difficulties that may arise in a child with epilepsy, and how to help. Physical health concerns can be discussed with a treatment team.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
Read about the symptoms and causes of focal aware seizures (previously known as simple partial seizure) and how they are treated.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for epileptic encephalopathies and progressive 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 causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.
Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.
Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.
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.
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.
Read about the causes and features of temporal lobe epilepsies as well as how they are treated and the long-term outlook.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
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.
