Epilepsy in Children What Every Parent Needs to Know [Paperback]

From a leading neurologist, experienced nurse practitioner, and registered dietitian comes the complete guide to managing your child??s life with epilepsy. Epilepsy in Childrenoffers the practical advice and information you need to respond to your child??s seizures safely and effectively, understandthe 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 and becoming a young adult

??Epilepsy in Childrenis an indispensable starting point and guide for parents and families. Orrin Devinsky is a leading clinician, researcher, and teacher who takes down wallsand engages deeply with patients and families. He and his colleagues have created a resource that is clearly written and yet covers the breadth ofepilepsies, therapies, and resources available.??

??WARRENLAMMERT, CHAIRMAN OF THEEPILEPSYFOUNDATIONBOARD OFDIRECTORS

??When a child is first diagnosed, it??s a bleak, isolating time for families. This book sheds light in the darkest corners and gives parents a crucialplaybook to help both their children and themselves. The authors leverage their medical, nursing, and nutrition backgrounds to address the most difficultissues with a uniquely collaborative approach. It??s a game changer.??

??KATECOONEYPICCO, PARENT

As an advocate, I am grateful that Orrin Devinsky hal¡