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Living an Active Life

The effects of epilepsy on children's behavioral, intellectual, and social development are extremely variable. Most children with epilepsy lead normal lives and have few or no restrictions on social or physical activities. Even if the seizures are well controlled, however, the diagnosis of epilepsy and the medical visits can be frightening to them. For some children, seizures and the effects of the antiepileptic drugs cause many difficulties. Other children have additional medical and neurological problems that affect their lives. Regardless of the severity of the condition, children with epilepsy need special attention to ensure that their outlook and self-esteem are positive.

Children with epilepsy see the disorder through the window of their parents' eyes. How the epilepsy affects the child often depends on how the epilepsy affects the parents. On hearing the diagnosis of epilepsy, parents are likely to go through a series of responses: shock, bewilderment, disappointment, hopelessness, guilt, anger, and grief, but not necessarily in that order. The adjustment period is followed by the realization that life goes on, that the child and family can enjoy life and flourish. If the parents take a positive outlook, the child's outlook will be positive.

Topic Editor:Steven C. Schachter, M.D.
Last Reviewed:12/15/06



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