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Epilepsy in children, what every parent needs to know, Orrin Devinsky, with Erin Conway and Courtney Schnabel Glick

Epilepsy in children

Orrin Devinsky, with Erin Conway and Courtney Schnabel Glick

what every parent needs to know

For the parent of a child with epilepsy, an easy-to-read guide to understanding and managing the disorder while helping your child achieve and maintain a high quality of life. From a leading neurologist, experienced nurse practitioner, and registered dietician comes the complete guide to managing your child's life with epilepsy. Epilepsy in Children offers the practical advice and information you need to manage your child's seizures safely and effectively, understand the latest treatment options, and find hope for a seizure-free future. Get the right diagnosis for your child and the correct treatment to reduce the frequency of seizures faster Learn the benefits and risks of pharmaceutical, surgical, and alternative therapies including the ketogenic diet Help your child maintain a normal life at school, with friends, and in sports and other activities Navigate the transitions from infancy and childhood, to puberty, to becoming a young adult

Part 1. Understanding epilepsy -- What is epilepsy? an overview -- What kind of seizure is it? a guide -- Types of epilepsy: your child's syndrome -- Causes of epilepsy -- Part 2. Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy -- The first and second seizures: diagnosing epilepsy -- Is it epilepsy? disorders and behaviors that mimic epilepsy -- The health care team -- What's next? prognosis for children with epilepsy -- Principles of drug therapy for epilepsy -- Drugs used for treating epilepsy -- Special diets for epilepsy -- Epilepsy and general nutrition -- Complementary and alternative therapies -- Surgical therapy for epilepsy -- Part 3. Raising a child with epilepsy -- Telling others about epilepsy -- Parenting a child with epilepsy -- Epilepsy issues at different ages -- Intellectual and behavioral development -- Education and children with epilepsy -- Camps and sports -- Your child's future with epilepsy: driving, work, marriage, parenthood -- Getting information and getting involved: epilepsy resources