A Comprehensive Guide To How Epilepsy Is Diagnosed

February 28, 2009 By

If you suspect you have epilepsy, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis when you go to the doctor. Because this disorder can be mistaken for a vast array of other conditions, doctors use four different ways to diagnose the condition. How epilepsy is diagnosed is by a doctor

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The Perfect Product for Peace of Mind on Vacation: An Inflatable Bed Rail

February 25, 2009 By

Taking a vacation away is always a worry for parents. I don’t think there’s a Mom or Dad out there who doesn’t fret even more about their child’s safety while on vacation. We all have our homes fully equipped to protect our kids… from bedrails to stair gates, electric socket

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Eliminating Stereotypes: Get The Facts And Myths About Epilepsy

February 23, 2009 By

Many people have epilepsy. It is so common that in the entire world, up to 60 million people have epilepsy. Even with the wide array of people affected, ignorance about the disorder has led to many myths that are persistent. When trying to understand epilepsy, it is important to understand

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Abusing Children with Autism: What is Acceptable

February 20, 2009 By

A sickening statistic: children with autism and special needs are more likely to be abused; about 7 times more likely in fact. An even more sickening fact: numerous children are abused but, due to various reasons, there are no charges filed or the abuser is not successfully prosecuted. The most

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Get The Right Information When Understanding Epilepsy - What Causes Seizures?

February 18, 2009 By

Epilepsy is pretty common. Many famous people may have had seizures as well, from artists, to world leaders, to athletes. If you or someone you love suffers from seizures or has been newly diagnosed with epilepsy it is important to get your facts straight. So, when understanding epilepsy - what

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Party Tips for Children with Special Needs: How to Make Sure Children Attend

February 17, 2009 By

In this recent post, I talked about providing your child with autism or epilepsy natural socialization opportunities by using theme parties and your child’s interest, so they can make friends and build a typical childhood social life. Today I’ll tell you how to ensure other children attend and have

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Generalized Convulsive Seizure Explained - Important Information For Loved Ones

February 17, 2009 By

When trying to begin explaining a generalized convulsive seizure there is some important information to understand. There are many different types of generalized seizures, which affect people differently all occur when the brain becomes electrically overcharged throughout the brain all at one time. One type of seizure formerly known as

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Staring-Spell Seizures: They're Not All the Same

February 15, 2009 By

Most people understand that there are multiple types of epileptic seizures. The best known variety-and certainly the most spectacular-is often termed “grand mal,” which is French for “major illness.” In these attacks the patients lose consciousness, fall to the ground and experience convulsive jerking of their bodies that lasts for

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Epilepsy At School: An Inspirational Story For All Schools To Follow

February 12, 2009 By

Having seizures at school can be a daunting experience for the child and parent, as well as teachers and other classmates. Yet through education about epilepsy at school, the negative stigma that arises from fear of the disease can be dissolved, enabling a positive learning experience for all concerned. One

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Learning About Different Parts Of The Brain Helps When Explaining A Partial Seizure

February 11, 2009 By

When explaining a partial seizure, it is important to understand the different regions of the brain and how they control the human body. How a partial seizure affects a person depends upon whether it is a simple or complex seizure, and what specific area of the brain the seizure is

Filed Under: Diagnosis / Seizure Types, Epilepsy
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