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absence seizures memory
Thu, 11/13/2008 - 13:35Comments
Re: absence seizures memory
Submitted by toLGa on Sun, 2009-08-09 - 18:24
It is possible to use a similar technique for practicing spelling words. I realise that applied spelling throughout the day will still be a challenge, but if the movements are helpful, perhaps the teacher could build movement breaks into the day say before each subject or at transitions. I find that it helps the class calm down or wake up - depending on the need.
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sohbet
It is possible to use a similar technique for practicing spelling words. I realise that applied spelling throughout the day will still be a challenge, but if the movements are helpful, perhaps the teacher could build movement breaks into the day say before each subject or at transitions. I find that it helps the class calm down or wake up - depending on the need.
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sohbet
Re: absence seizures memory
Submitted by lisapatterson37 on Tue, 2009-10-13 - 14:37
First, I'd like to say hello. Thank you to all who share their stories here. This forum sounds so much like my 12 year old. Jasmine was born with epilepsy. She wasn't dignosed till she was 1yr. old. So she went a yeaar without any medicine. She was then dignosed with complex, partial, with apnea. She takes Lamitcal & topamax for her seizures which has controlled them that we see she has only had 2 this year so far. But my issue is Jasmine and school. She just can't seeem to remember waht she has learned for long term. On min she know's spelling, math, etc. next she's just lost. She has trouble taking tests in school and has had IEP since she started school. She hates school, says she's dumb, I try so hard to keep her spirits up but when the teachers can only do so much and have their goals to follow what can one do? Please if anyone has any ideas please let me know. I'm a mother who is lost..... One thing positive I will say Jasmine is WONDERFUL in is playing music. Who would guess? LOL Thanks for listening and look forward to all suggestions.
Thank You
Lisa Patterson
First, I'd like to say hello. Thank you to all who share their stories here. This forum sounds so much like my 12 year old. Jasmine was born with epilepsy. She wasn't dignosed till she was 1yr. old. So she went a yeaar without any medicine. She was then dignosed with complex, partial, with apnea. She takes Lamitcal & topamax for her seizures which has controlled them that we see she has only had 2 this year so far. But my issue is Jasmine and school. She just can't seeem to remember waht she has learned for long term. On min she know's spelling, math, etc. next she's just lost. She has trouble taking tests in school and has had IEP since she started school. She hates school, says she's dumb, I try so hard to keep her spirits up but when the teachers can only do so much and have their goals to follow what can one do? Please if anyone has any ideas please let me know. I'm a mother who is lost..... One thing positive I will say Jasmine is WONDERFUL in is playing music. Who would guess? LOL Thanks for listening and look forward to all suggestions.
Thank You
Lisa Patterson
Re: absence seizures memory
Submitted by Ronda on Sun, 2008-12-21 - 23:04
Hello SSOBAN, I'm new to this community. I just read about your daughter. I have an 8 year old son who has been having similar problems, but has not been diagnosed with absence seizures. He is getting really frustrated with his forgetting. I'm not sure what to make of it either. My 13 year old daughter has some memory problems, too. It is primarily with spelling. She is going to use the Pulse Smartpen to help her with her spelling. (You may have read my response to blog entry 979219 -Ronda). Anyway, the pen records pen strokes and auditory information. A person can "playback" what they have written or the teacher has talked about. I don't know if it qualifies as a special trick, but we're going to give it a try after the holidays. Someone else with a child who has absence seizures suggested using omega 3 oils (fish oil) to control absence seizures. I don't know much about this, and plan to learn more. Perhaps your pediatrician knows more about the relation between absence seizures and oils. Or perhaps, there is a good neuropsychologist in your area who could assess her memory, and give more specific interventions. Best wishes, Ronda