Back to school season is in full swing and it's the perfect time to hone parent advocacy skills by learning about the services and supports your child with epilepsy may qualify for. Join Epilepsy ...

Our Professional In-service Education Program teaches professionals how to recognize and provide appropriate first aid for seizures. It dispels myths surrounding epilepsy in order to mitigate the fear ...

The Epilepsy Foundation Metro DC provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, ...

My story began when I was seven years old. I remember being at the top of our apartment steps and feeling like I was in a dream. My mother's voice was far away and sounded distorted. Everything seemed ...

This virtual group is open to Young Adults living with Epilepsy. It provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy journey. The group meets the 4th ...

The doctor or another health care professional has just advised you to buy a protective helmet because your child's seizures have been causing sudden drops or falls that may cause head injury. But ...

BOWIE, MD, October 16, 2024 — The Epilepsy Foundation announced today the appointment of Wanda Cook as the new chief financial officer. In this role, Cook will provide executive-level leadership and ...

Founded in 2011, the Epilepsy Foundation Utah provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy ...

Thanks to our national partnership with Savers thrift stores, you can support the Epilepsy Foundation and partner with local organizations by donating gently used clothing and household items you no ...

With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide, the impact of our work matters. With your help, we've made huge strides in epilepsy training, research, and advocacy.

These seizures are a type of absence seizure that is atypical (a-TIP-i-kul). This means it’s different, unusual, or not typical compared to typical absence seizures, which were previously called petit ...

Muscle "tone" is the muscle's normal tension. "Atonic" (a-TON-ik) means "without tone." So in an atonic seizure, muscles suddenly become limp. Part or all of the body may become limp. The eyelids may ...