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.

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 ...

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The Grand Rapids Stroll for Epilepsy™ is more than a walk—it’s a community celebration with a purpose. This fun-filled event brings people together to share their stories, learn about epilepsy, ...

Alternative therapies, like medical cannabis, may help people manage their seizures better. They can be included alongside your normal treatment plan.

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 ...

International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)Seizures and epilepsy are not the same. An epileptic seizure is a transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous ...

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

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 the risk for seizures during pregnancy? The best care for women with epilepsy during pregnancy aims at achieving complete seizure control while decreasing the fetus’ exposure to the potential ...

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 ...