Speaking at the 2008 International Symposium on Dietary Therapy for Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders, British Mum Emma Williams tells of her fight to get son Matthew on the ketogenic diet. In an address that brought tears to the eyes of not only this brave Mum but many in the audience, she speaks of her […]
Food Allergies DO Cause Seizures!
December 7, 2009 By
8 Top Tips-Planning For Life After High School For Your Autistic Child
November 17, 2009 By
It’s called transition planning and it’s common for parents to be more stressed and concerned about life after high school than for a child with autism. However it can be a very difficult and scary time for a child because of change, leaving the structured world of special education. The reality is proper planning for […]
Get Peace of Mind with a Bed Movement Detector
November 8, 2009 By
Any parent who has a child with epilepsy will know the continual worry over when and how they’ll have their next seizure, particularly when they’re in bed asleep. It’s impossible to monitor your child 24/7 and countless parents report years of sleepless nights, getting out of bed to check on their child after the slightest […]
Research Shows the Ketogenic Diet Reduces Seizures in Focal Epilepsy
November 6, 2009 By
In my last posting I reviewed some of the recent progress in research on the use of the ketogenic diet. In this posting I’d like to follow up by reviewing an exciting study published this past February by a group of French researchers on the use of the ketogenic diet for patients with focal epilepsy […]
Prevention and Supervision Curb Epilepsy Risks of Drowning
November 2, 2009 By
One of the first reports has come out about people with seizures and epilepsy risks of drowning. The medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology reported in their August 19, 2008, issue of Neurology reported exactly how much risk people who have seizures actually have of drowning. Researchers compared the number of people that […]
Expressions of Courage® Art Contest for People with Epilepsy Now Accepting Entries
November 1, 2009 By
Expressions of Courage, a national contest for people with epilepsy, will be open for entries through Aug. 28. The contest helps showcase the talent and inspiration of people across the country living with epilepsy. A panel of epilepsy advocates, art industry representatives and healthcare experts will serve as contest judges and will announce the winners […]
Leverage the Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet with KetoCal
October 29, 2009 By
Having a child with special needs of any kind can be difficult. Even something as simple sounding as a peanut allergy can be a nightmare to navigate. It sounds simple, right? I mean, avoid peanuts. Then you start looking at labels because you mention it to the waitress that you need a jelly and jelly […]
The Use of Digestive Enzymes for Kids with Autism
October 25, 2009 By
Itâs well documented that many autistic children suffer from some form of digestive disorder. For some that manifests as constipation, diarrhea, bloating or abdominal pain. Or they may have no obvious symptoms but within their digestive tract there may be inflammation, leaky gut and food intolerances which may be linked to their behavioral problems. Digestive […]
Helmets for Hope - New PSA for Epilepsy
October 6, 2009 By
Dear Friends, Today kicks off the Helmets for Hope Campaign. The campaign is intended to bring awareness of severe forms of epilepsy, particularly those affected by atonic seizures, also known as drop attack seizures. The campaign and Gala, scheduled for November 5th in New York is co-hosted by The American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation is working […]