Find out how genetics play a part in many types of epilepsy.
Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
Discover why you or your child may have been referred for a genetics appointment and what to expect when you see a geneticist and/or a genetic counsellor.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Read about options for a teen attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.
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 genetics and how genetics contribute to health and disease.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
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.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
Find out ways to cope with the different emotions you may have about an epilepsy diagnosis and about seeing a child have a seizure.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for focal epilepsies in children.
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.
Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the many different causes of epilepsy in children, which are classified into six categories: structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune and unknown.
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.
Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.
Read about the causes and features of temporal lobe epilepsies as well as how they are treated and the long-term outlook.
Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.
Hereditary spherocytosis is a genetic condition. In most cases it is inherited from a parent. Learn how HS is inherited and what happens in a de novo mutation.
