Amber Alert GPS Provides Parents with Peace of Mind

Has your heart ever sunk when you turned around for a moment in the supermarket and your child was gone? This has happened to me countless times even though I diligently watch my child. And while the situation is always that my child has wandered around the corner to look

3 Ways to Handle the Most Important Holiday Preparations for Allergy Sufferers

It’s beginning to look a lot like—time to get ready for the holidays. They’re coming fast, and I am feeling the pinch. It’s not like I wait until the last minute each year to prepare for those massive influxes of friends and family, but my house always seems to be

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month

National Epilepsy Awareness Month is sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation, a national advocacy group dedicated to informing the public of the condition. College students are trying to raise awareness of epilepsy and uncover the myths surrounding it. “Epilepsy is a disorder of inappropriate firing of neurons in the brain.

Tips for Your ADHD Child’s Teacher

Teaching students with ADHD becomes easier once certain systems are in place. Here are ideas to help create the system that works best for the teacher, student with ADHD and the rest of the class. Planning your Day 1. Avoid Activities that Require the Class to Sit for Long Periods

Adam’s Story

Arlene and Adam

Mother Uses Ketogenic Diet and Neurotherapy to Help Son Become Seizure Free and Escape from Autistic Rituals Having a child with epilepsy and autism has been the biggest challenge of my life. I have a great story to share with other parents because despite the daily difficulties we faced, after

Wii Helps Doctors Learn More About Seizures

Guest Post: Epileptic seizures are one of the hardest things for doctors to treat. A reason for this is that in order to treat seizures, you have to record them. Typically, someone suffering from seizures has to sit around, completely still, for hours hoping that a seizure will occur. This

Newly Diagnosed?

Mckenzie

Mother Uses Ketogenic Diet and Neurotherapy to Help Son Become Seizure Free and Escape from Autistic Rituals Having a child with epilepsy and autism has been the biggest challenge of my life. I have a great story to share with other parents because despite the daily difficulties we faced, after

Everyday Health TV – Show airing October 22/11 on Seizure Dogs

Hi everyone, There is a great program coming up you should all watch. Everyday Health has a new TV series that profiles ordinary people who overcome extraordinary obstacles and who are helping others lead healthier,happier lives. See how these four-legged helpers can impact the lives of epilepsy patients, and are

Incredible Chocolate Ketogenic Brownies

I recently came across this recipe for Ketogenic Brownies! YUM – I sure wish we had these when Adam was on the diet. ÂEnjoy, but we sure to get this measured properly by your dietician! Incredible Chocolate Ketogenic Brownies This is a soft, cake-like brownie that is mildly sweet. After

Medicating Your Child’s Epilepsy or Autism is NOT Always the Best or Only Choice (Audio)

Dr. Paul Swingle

Most parents seeking treatment for their epileptic or autistic children have found their choices in treating their child’s epilepsy are quite limited, if given any choice at all. Specialists often present the treatment of medication as the ONLY method of treatment, and parents might even feel bullied into accepting medications.