Epilepsy Overview
This chapter will acquaint you with seizure disorder (epilepsy) and its signs and implications. The goals are to recognize a seizure when it is occurring and to respond appropriately. It…
Identification and Diagnosis
Recognizing a Seizure There are many kinds of seizures, some more common than others. Some are still being classified. What can make labeling difficult is that symptoms may be subtle…
Classroom Challenges
Challenges to the teacher arise from the sudden, unexpected, and the occasionally dangerous nature of a seizure. In the previous section, advice was offered on “What To Do” for each…
Instructional Strategies
Generally, no variation in a standard approach to instruction is required for someone with a seizure disorder. Many people with a seizure disorder are so well controlled by medication, they…
Resources – Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org Seizure First Aid http://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/about-epilepsy/seizure-first-aid/ The National Epilepsy Foundation Find a local affiliate at the above website address. There are helpful resources for knowledge about seizure…
