Your Child's Epilepsy

1 What is epilepsy?: introduction; epilepsy and the brain; types of epilepsy; more about seizures; possible causes; facts and figures. 2 Diagnosing epilepsy: introduction; how do they know it's epilepsy?; EEGs; scans. 3 Treatment: introduction; does treatment work?; anti-epileptic drugs; side-effects; practical aspects of drug treatment; surgery; diet; complementary therapies. 4 Is it an emergency? introduction; first aid; calling an ambulance; status epilepticus. 5 Feelings, families and friends: introduction; coming to terms with epilepsy; family feelings; outside the family. 6 School: introduction; teaching the teachers; getting on at school. 7 Practical concerns: introduction; safety in the home; finance; childcare; miscellaneous. 8 Travel and holidays: introduction; trains and boats and planes; activities and facilities; medical care abroad. 9 Your child's social life: introduction; clubs and associations; sports; discos; television; computers and computer games. 10 Growing up: introduction; driving; work; marriage and other relationships; sex, contraception and pregnancy; independent living and future care.