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Posted by: Jaime-Dawn Twanow, MD on Oct 29, 2026

Children with epilepsy can safely enjoy school, sports and activities with the right support. Learn why seizure action plans matter, what precautions to take during physical activities and how parents, teachers and coaches can work together to keep kids safe and included.

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Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities: Helping Children at School
Epilepsy is not just about seizures. What many people don’t realize is that for some children with epilepsy, problems with learning and school performance can sometimes be harder to deal with than the seizures themselves.
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What Are Seizure Clusters?
Some people with epilepsy can have clusters of seizures which are often called “seizure clusters.” They can be very confusing to recognize. Seizure clusters are seizures that start and stop, but occur in groups one right after another.

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Raising Epilepsy Awareness in November

Raising Epilepsy Awareness in November

Oct 27, 2023

Chances are you probably know someone who has been diagnosed with some type of epilepsy. What exactly is epilepsy, you ask? Read More

Epilepsy Surgery – Who Can Benefit?

Epilepsy Surgery – Who Can Benefit?

Sep 22, 2023

When epilepsy medications aren’t enough to control a child’s seizures, surgery may be an option. Learn how doctors determine whether a child is a candidate, the different types of epilepsy surgery and what families can expect during treatment and recovery. Read More

Can I Detect Seizures in My Child When I’m Not There?

Can I Detect Seizures in My Child When I’m Not There?

Feb 08, 2017

Until recently, there were not many products that could be used to watch for seizures. Many parents end up using baby monitors with or without video support. However, that is not fool-proof and shown not to work in many cases. Read More