Children with epilepsy have a high neurodevelopmental need and are at increased risk of learning and behavioural difficulties. Those who have epilepsy in early childhood are a particular risk group for such difficulties. Despite this, children with epilepsy rarely have their learning and behavioural needs identified as the focus is often on the need to manage seizures.
Parents of children with epilepsy are at high risk of mental health and sleep difficulties. This study highlights the need for further understanding of the needs of families in order to provide better support. There is limited population-based research, or research which compares parents of children with epilepsy with parents of children with other neurodevelopmental or neurological conditions.
