Supporting Children with Epilepsy

Foreword; Introduction; Definition and causes; Types of seizures; Common forms of childhood epilepsy; What could be mistaken for epilepsy; Triggers of seizures; Diagnosis and treatment; Well known people with epilepsy; Educational implications; The role of the school; Organisational issues; The role of the teacher; Classroom strategies; use of support staff; Out-of-school activities; Examinations and career options; Emotional issues; Developing self-esteem; Creating effective Home/School/Health liasion; Futher information an duseful contacts; Appendix 1: Issues for consideration; Appendix 2: Commonly used anti-convulsants and possible side effects; Appendix 3: Legal framework; Appendix 4: Sample policy; Appendix 5 Staff INSET; Appendix 6: Tonic-clonic seizures response; Appendix 7: Parental questionnaire; Appendix 8: Record of seizures pro forma; Appendix 9: Individual Health Care Plan; Appendix 10: Professionals involved with the pupil; Appendix 11: PHSE materials; Glossary