Kids - Epilepsy Foundation
About 470,000 American children under the age of 14 have epilepsy. It affects children at different ages and in different ways. Early recognition and treatment are keys to the best possible outcome.
Signs & Symptoms of Epilepsy in Children - Epilepsy Foundation
Parents, teachers and other adults who care for children should know what the signs of epilepsy are. It's important to remember that many of these signs are normal childhood behavior. However, if they happen often and seem unusual, it's worth mentioning to a doctor.
Treatment Options for Kids with Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation
Research the available treatments to determine the best course of action for your child's epilepsy. Visit the Epilepsy Foundation to learn more today.
Causes of Epilepsy in Childhood
There is an important difference between something that causes seizures, such as a high fever in a young child, and something that causes epilepsy, such as a severe head injury. Extensive and careful studies have not found any evidence that immunizations cause epilepsy.
Talking to Kids about Epilepsy
Does the child have epilepsy, or someone else? What kinds of seizures are occurring? How severe and how frequent are they? Make sure that your child understands that not all seizures are like the ones on television, in which the person falls down and thrashes around (though in some cases that does happen).
First Aid - Epilepsy Foundation
First Aid Watching your child have a seizure can be upsetting and frightening. Even more concerning for most parents is the chance that your child could have a seizure when you're not there. The first step is to learn what to do if your child has a seizure.
Types of Seizures in Children - Epilepsy Foundation
Generalized & focal seizures may be seen in children. Understanding the seizures your child has helps keep them safe & helps track occurrences.
Epilepsy: Impact on the Life of the Child
Of those children with epilepsy, approximately 25% continue to experience poor seizure control even with anti-epileptic drug therapy.1 In addition, it is well documented that epilepsy in children is associated with problems in multiple areas, including academic achievement, behavioural and emotional adjustment, and social competence.2-5 Even ...
Dealing with behavior problems | Epilepsy Foundation
Roughly one in four children with epilepsy has significant behavior problems. Another one in four has emotional difficulties that are less severe but still disturbing. In general, behavior problems are more troublesome in children whose seizures began at an early age.
Epilepsy for Parents and Caregivers
Epilepsy in Kids . About 470,000 American children under the age of 17 have active epilepsy. Recognizing and treating epilepsy early is key. Aside from the physical impact, children with epilepsy face social challenges that can hurt self-esteem. Learn more about epilepsy in kids
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