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Refractory Epilepsy

What Is Refractory Epilepsy? Sometimes described as "uncontrolled," "intractable", or "drug resistant" seizures, refractory epilepsy presents…

Treatment

Treatment Options for Epilepsy When it comes to treating, managing, and preventing the symptoms of epilepsy, those living with a diagnosis have a…

Clonic Seizures

Clonic Seizures The term “clonic” comes from the Greek word "Clonus" (KLOH-nus), which means rapidly alternating contraction and relaxation of a…

Generalized Non-Motor - Absence Seizures

Generalized Non-Motor - Absence Seizures An absence seizure is a Generalized Onset Non-Motor Seizure. An absence seizure causes a short period of “…

Febrile Seizures

Febrile Seizures Febrile Seizures are typically experienced by children aged 3 months to 6 years, who may have tonic-clonic seizures when they have…

SUDEP

What Is SUDEP? Sudden Unexpected Death In Epilepsy (SUDEP) is when someone with epilepsy dies unexpectedly, although the death is not always…

Seizure Onset Seizures can begin in one or both hemispheres of the brain, alter an individual’s awareness of their surroundings, or cause an…, Focal Onset Seizures , Types of Focal Onset Seizures In most cases, Focal Onset Awareness Seizures can be further classified by the level of awareness a person has when…, Focal Onset Non-Motor Seizures Non-motor seizures can cause changes in any one of the senses. Generally, a person experiencing a Focal Onset Non-…, Generalized Onset Seizures , Generalized Onset Motor Seizures When most people think of a “convulsive seizure,” they are usually thinking of a General Onset Motor Seizure. These…, Generalized Onset Non-Motor Seizures Also known as "absence seizures" and previously known as petit mal seizures, Generalized Onset Non-Motor…

Seizures & Seniors

What Causes Epilepsy in Seniors? Epilepsy affects people of all ages. For seniors in their sixties, seventies, eighties and beyond, age-related…

Generalized Motor Seizures - Tonic Clonic

Generalized Motor Seizures - Tonic Clonic A Generalized Onset Motor Seizure and is what most people think of when they hear the word "seizure." An…

Atonic Seizures

Atonic Seizures Atonic seizures - sometimes known as “drop attacks” - feature an abrupt loss of muscle tone. The eyelids may droop, the head may nod…

Rare Epilepsies

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disease affecting millions of people around the world. While most people are familiar with general epilepsy, there are actually a wide variety of epilepsy diagnoses some of which are rare.

Educational Programs

Knowledge Is Power Keeping our community connected with the knowledge and resources they need means making sure all of those living with epilepsy in…, please click the corresponding link below to request a community education program: Parent Education Request School Personnel Request…