Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve your lung function.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.
Find out what athletes at all levels should eat and drink before, during and after sports and exercise.
Vocal cord dysfunction and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction are conditions that cause breathlessness in children and teens. Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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, symptoms and treatments for epileptic encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.
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 how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.
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 types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.
Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Read about options for a teen attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.
Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
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 causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.
