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Neuropsychological assessment before epilepsy surgery

Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.

Brain disorders and mental health: Assessing your child for neuropsychological difficulties

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Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.

Epilepsy and learning

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Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Neuropsychological assessments for children with brain tumours

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In-depth information concerning the nature of neuropsychological assessments and whether your child should undergo one.

Epilepsy and emotions

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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.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Epilepsy surgery: Hemispherectomy

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Read about the complications, risks, and potential benefits of a hemispherectomy. Hemispherectomy is often used for intractable seizures.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Pre-operative visit for heart surgery

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Before your child has heart surgery, you will need to come in for a pre-operative visit. The team will assess your child's health and answer any questions you have about the operation.

Epilepsy: Assessing your child's learning needs

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Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.

Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

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Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

Epilepsy

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A seizure is caused by a sudden electrical disturbance in the brain. Because the brain controls the body, this disturbance affects the body. Find information about different types of seizures, diagnostic procedures and treatment options.

Epilepsy: Sex and reproduction

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Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME)

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Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Understanding your child's epilepsy diagnosis

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Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.

Epilepsy and travel

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Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.

Why are pre-anesthesia assessments helpful?

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Some children will require a pre-anesthesia clinic (PAC) appointment before coming to the hospital for surgery. This depends on their medical history and the surgery they are booked for.

Moving on: Higher education

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Learn about things to consider if you are planning to attend higher education including how to decide on the right type of education for you and expectations of higher education.

Reflex epilepsy

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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.

Resective epilepsy surgery

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Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.

Types of epilepsy

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Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.

Etomidate speech and memory (eSAM) test before epilepsy surgery

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Read how an eSAM test helps your child's epilepsy team identify the exact part of the brain where your child's seizures start.

Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

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Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Driving with epilepsy

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Driving safely is a serious responsibility for anyone with a licence. Here are a few precautions for someone with epilepsy to consider.

Epilepsy and college or university

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Read about options for a teen attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.