Epilepsy Resources
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. A child's brain contains billions of nerve cells. They communicate with each other through tiny electrical charges that fire on and off in random fashion. When some or all of these cells suddenly begin to fire together, a wave of electrical energy sweeps through the brain, causing a seizure.
Seizures interfere with the child's normal brain functions.They produce sudden changes in consciousness, movement, or sensation. Some people use the term "seizure disorder" instead of "epilepsy" to describe this condition. Both mean the same thing -- an underlying tendency to experience seizures.
Having a single seizure does not mean a child has epilepsy -- epilepsy is the name for seizures that happen more than once without a known treatable cause, such as fever or low blood sugar.
From Causes of Childhood Epilepsy by the Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Fact Sheet PDF
Event Calendar PDF
Instructions for Using Seizure Calendars PDF
Monthly Seizure Calendar PDF
Seizures and Teens: Sorting Out Seizures PDF
Seizures and Teens: When Emergencies Happen, What To Do? PDF
Self-Management in Epilepsy Care: Putting Teens and Families in the Center PDF
Tips for Seizure Observation PDF
What is a Seizure? PDF
