Some children deal with their epilepsy and seizures in a very matter of fact way. Others feel embarrassed about having seizures, particularly if they happen at school or with their friends. The best way to support your child is by talking to them about their epilepsy, and finding out what their main concerns are. You could volunteer to take information into school, so that staff can explain epilepsy to the other children. As they get older, you can also tell them about Epilepsy Action’s children’s and teenage websites, where they can find out information for themselves
The future
Many children will stop having seizures altogether as they grow older. Others will have epilepsy as adults. But, it’s good to know that many children with epilepsy can expect to lead full and active lives.
We can provide references and information on the source material we use to write our epilepsy advice and information pages. Please contact our Epilepsy Helpline by email at helpline@epilepsy.org.uk.
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Updated December 2011To be reviewed December 2013
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