Reviewer: Allison Martin

Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood is the best book available for parents whose children suffer from seizures. Here they will find vial information on diagnosis and treatment of seizures, advice on living with seizures, and many other questions that parents have once receive this diagnosis for their child.

The section on the diagnosis describes the types of seizures, other events mistaken for seizures in children, evaluation of the first and subsequent seizure, a detailed explanation of EEG, MRI and other tests, and special patterns and causes of seizures in children. The discussion of the treatment of seizures includes medication, surgery, and diet. Coping and living with seizures are covered in depth - with topics including school, emotional impacts, and other handicaps (such as cerebral palsy). Parents will find this book both informative and helpful.

Quote from the book:

"An absence seizure, formerly called petit mal, is a very special and uncommon type f seizure. It starts suddenly and without warning. The child assumes a glazed look and stares. She doesn't know what is happening and usually cannot recall things that occurred during the seizure. Occasionally, there is a little eye-blinking or head-bobbing. The episode usually lasts just seconds, occasionally as long as fifteen seconds and ends just as abruptly as it started. When the seizure ends, the child is immediately alert. There is no confusion afterward. These seizures may occur many times a day and are often mistaken for daydreaming."

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