
Epilepsy
The Ultimate Teen Guide
Kathlyn Gay(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
2nd Edition
Published on 17. March 2017
Book
Hardback
158 pages
978-1-4422-7171-5 (ISBN)
Description
According to recent statistics, at least 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, including more than 5.1 million Americans. Because there are so many different types of epilepsy-each with its own behavioral effects and treatment-it can be overwhelming for teens to handle. They need a reliable resource to guide them as they navigate the challenges of their condition.
In Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Kathlyn Gay dispels the myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings about epilepsy and people who have the disorder. The second edition of this book provides up-to-date, positive, factual medical information and advice for young people and their families about how to live a normal life with epilepsy. Topics covered in this book include
symptoms of epilepsysigns and factors that precipitate seizurestreatment methodsmedicationsmanagement strategies
Real-life examples from teens who have epilepsy help readers understand how they can participate in normal activities. These teens also offer advice on how to tell friends, dates, teachers, or employers about the condition. Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Second Edition concludes with extensive lists of publications, websites, and organizations to help those with a diagnosis prepare for a hopeful future.
In Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Kathlyn Gay dispels the myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings about epilepsy and people who have the disorder. The second edition of this book provides up-to-date, positive, factual medical information and advice for young people and their families about how to live a normal life with epilepsy. Topics covered in this book include
symptoms of epilepsysigns and factors that precipitate seizurestreatment methodsmedicationsmanagement strategies
Real-life examples from teens who have epilepsy help readers understand how they can participate in normal activities. These teens also offer advice on how to tell friends, dates, teachers, or employers about the condition. Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Second Edition concludes with extensive lists of publications, websites, and organizations to help those with a diagnosis prepare for a hopeful future.
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 to 18 years
Illustrations
27 b/w photos; 23 textboxes
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
509 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4422-7171-5 (9781442271715)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Kathlyn Gay has written more than 120 books and articles. She is the author of several titles in the It Happened to Me series for Rowman & Littlefield, including Cultural Diversity (2003), Volunteering (2004), The Military and Teens (2008), Body Image and Appearance (2009), Living Green (2012), Bigotry and Intolerance (2013), Divorce (2014), and Activism (2016).

