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Frequently Asked Questions about Epilepsy
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/faq.cfm
This document is intended to provide the basic information about epilepsy and seizure disorders to the general public.

A Guide for Parents
www.epilepsynse.org.uk/pages/info/leaflets/children.cfm
This web publication includes information on the causes of epilepsy, diagnosis and treatment, effects of epilepsy on leisure, learning and behavior as well as a listing of resources for children and young people.

Managing Seizures at School
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/living/children/education/managing.cfm
Epilepsy produces seizures that vary dramatically in appearance, effect on the child, and the kind of management they require.

School Performance
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/living/children/education/schoolsperformance.cfm
Most children with epilepsy test in the average I.Q. range and will keep up with the class. However, research studies have shown that some children with this condition achieve at a lower level than their test scores would predict.

Web sites for more information

American Epilepsy Society
www.aesnet.org
The American Epilepsy Society promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of Epilepsy.

Epilepsy.com
www.epilepsy.com
Epilepsy.com was created to provide in-depth information about epilepsy and the many treatments that are available for it, in a form accessible to nonprofessionals.

Epilepsy Foundation
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
The Epilepsy Foundation is a national, charitable organization, founded in 1968 as the Epilepsy Foundation of America. The only such organization wholly dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy, our mission is simple: to work for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/disorder_index.htm
This Web site has a comprehensive list of current research for epilepsy and its treatment. Some topics are translated into Spanish.

 


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