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Summer Camps 2010 For Kids and Adults with Epilepsy The Epilepsy Therapy Project wishes to thank the Epilepsy Foundation for its contribution to this list....

With summer time approaching and children with epilepsy gearing up for summer camp, epilepsy.com wanted to get the inside scoop from the experts who treat and care for these children...

Choosing a summer camp can be a challenge. Consider the following questions to help you start this process. Start by thinking about why you want to send your child to camp and what your child wants. What is your primary goal? If...

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As a parent, you will want to check out the facility and staff to see if they are best for your child. The answers to these questions will also help you feel more comfortable with your final decision. Talk to the camp director, camp...

How does staff handle the social and emotional problems of campers? What are their disciplinary procedures? Some children with seizures may have social or emotional problems that may influence their camping experience or that may...

A child's illness complicates the challenges of family life. The epilepsy of a child with minor seizures that are fully controlled should not unduly affect the family. But when a child's seizures are more disabling, or when the child...

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After managing seizures, keeping children safe is the next priority. Clearly, seizure type and frequency will make a difference in a camper’s potential for injury. Issues pertaining to seizures and side effects were addressed earlier....