You are not your diagnosis, though sometimes it might feel like epilepsy is the center of attention. Practicing self-care helps you reset and create a sense of normalcy, even with seizures. Self-care ...

The 35th anniversary of the American Disabilities Act is worth celebrating. We take a look back and look at what we can do now to improve rights.

The Epilepsy Learning Portal (ELP) is your one-stop shop to access the Epilepsy Foundation’s online and on-demand trainings about epilepsy and seizures. This 3.5” x 8.5” flyer promotes the Epilepsy ...

After life-changing experiences with seizures, Travis is speaking out for epilepsy awareness and empowering others to speak up, seek support, and never give up.

TBI is a well-recognized cause of seizures and epilepsy. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of an external force on the head. TBI can occur as a result of the following: The head suddenly and ...

Developmental encephalopathy implies that developmental delays are the direct result of the underlying cause of their epilepsy. In addition, some children with DEEs also have an epileptic ...

When the first few seizure medications don’t stop or control a person’s seizures, the chances are not so good that a different medicine will be completely successful. The term 'drug resistant epilepsy ...

What is myoclonic epilepsy of infancy? Myoclonic epilepsy of infancy is a condition that occurs in previously healthy toddler-age children.

The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) is the world's main scientific body devoted to the study of epilepsy, and it has recently revised its classification of seizures. The changes will help ...

Is there a connection? Yes, there is an association between epilepsy and autism. Children with autism are (a little) more likely to have epilepsy. Children with epilepsy are (a little) more likely to ...

Learn what SCN1A is and answers to other FAQs about SCN1A-related epilepsies. Make an impact on seizures and epilepsy with the Epilepsy Foundation.

Introduction Despite the availability of over 20 anti-seizure drugs1, one-third of people with epilepsy have seizures that are not fully controlled by medications2. For these drug-resistant patients — ...