Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.
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.
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.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
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.
Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.
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.
Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.
Read about options for a teen attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.
Learn about the methods of diagnosis, an important stage in understanding the cause of your child's seizures.
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.
Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
Find out how invasive monitoring uses electrodes directly inside your child's brain to pinpoint where seizures start. .
Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.
Read about the causes and features of temporal lobe epilepsies as well as how they are treated and the long-term outlook.
Discover how an MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.
Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.
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.
Be prepared for a virtual care visit by learning how to accurately measure your child’s height and weight using supplies you have at home.
