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 -- 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 -- 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.
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