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Top 10 school tips for putting an IHP into practice

… Remember that epilepsy symptoms can change rapidly, anti-seizure medication can have strong side effects, and it can … is stored, who to ask or alert, and how to report seizures. A proactive meeting will help bring confidence to …

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome  

… history, the doctor will ask about any signs of previous seizures, especially infantile spasms.   The doctor may also ask you about any … such as tuberous sclerosis   A history of having Infantile spasms (known as West syndrome)   … How is …

Taking care of yourself and your child

… healthcare plan templates and a form for keeping a detailed seizure record. … Reacting to your child’s diagnosis Many … with a medical condition. Find out more about epilepsy seizures and epilepsy treatments . … A good night’s sleep In … out of the house, you may need to pack your child’s regular anti-seizure medication, because you’ll need to keep to …

Epilepsy in schools

… and therapeutic provision, understanding of epilepsy and seizure management in schools … Only 15% of participating … and 2014 with ‘active’ epilepsy (prescribed one or more anti-seizure medication (ASM) for epilepsy) who were … [13]. Additionally, themes were identified at a semantic or explicit level and not at a latent or …

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy 

… means the cause is not known and ‘generalised’ means the seizure affects both sides of the brain. Other syndromes in … absence epilepsy   Epilepsy with generalised tonic-clonic seizures alone All of these types of epilepsy have a strong … If neither of these treatments work, then the following anti-seizure medications may be tried on their own or as an …

Autism and Epilepsy: Laying out the evidence

… conditions – is a brain disorder characterised by seizures that are brought on by excessive electrical … treatment for epilepsy is epilepsy medicine also called anti-seizure medicine (ASMs) or anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). Sometimes an individual will …

Aicardi syndrome

… rare genetic condition which affects the brain and causes seizures. It usually affects only girls.  It is hard to know …   The main symptom linked to Aicardi syndrome is infantile spasms. These usually start to happen within the … each treatment, including any possible side effects.    The anti-seizure medications commonly used to treat the seizures …

Tips for traveling with epilepsy

… is a great way to alleviate stress, which is often a major seizure trigger . Bring whatever comforts you need to stay … staff are aware of your condition should you have a seizure and can respond accordingly.  First aid bag with … travelling with should not only be aware of your condition, anti-seizure medication , and emergency medication , but …

I lost my son - now I fight for change

… finally happened, it was terrifying." Christopher’s first seizure came unexpectedly while staying with friends. He was … possibility of epilepsy. It wasn’t until he had two more seizures in quick succession that the diagnosis was … agreed with your doctor. It's really important to take your anti-seizure medication as prescribed as this reduces the …

Staying on track with medication and routines

… You may be interested in... … Explore anti-seizure medications, their types, side effects, and tips for … use. Find resources and support for managing epilepsy. … Anti-seizure medication … Holidays bring excitement, but can …