The 35th anniversary of the American Disabilities Act is worth celebrating. We take a look back and look at what we can do now to improve rights.

You are not your diagnosis, though sometimes it might feel like epilepsy is the center of attention. Practicing self-care helps you reset and create a sense of normalcy, even with seizures. Self-care ...

Tatum is passionate about awareness. She aims to educate others about seizures and the realities of living with epilepsy, including mental health challenges.

The Grand Rapids Stroll for Epilepsy™ is more than a walk—it’s a community celebration with a purpose. This fun-filled event brings people together to share their stories, learn about epilepsy, ...

Alternative therapies, like medical cannabis, may help people manage their seizures better. They can be included alongside your normal treatment plan.

Learn what SCN1A is and answers to other FAQs about SCN1A-related epilepsies. Make an impact on seizures and epilepsy with the Epilepsy Foundation.

International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)Seizures and epilepsy are not the same. An epileptic seizure is a transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous ...

Is there a connection? Yes, there is an association between epilepsy and autism. Children with autism are (a little) more likely to have epilepsy. Children with epilepsy are (a little) more likely to ...

When the first few seizure medications don’t stop or control a person’s seizures, the chances are not so good that a different medicine will be completely successful. The term 'drug resistant epilepsy ...

What is the risk for seizures during pregnancy? The best care for women with epilepsy during pregnancy aims at achieving complete seizure control while decreasing the fetus’ exposure to the potential ...

The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) is the world's main scientific body devoted to the study of epilepsy, and it has recently revised its classification of seizures. The changes will help ...

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy occurs from a loss of oxygen that affects blood flow to a baby’s brain. HIE is rare and may cause certain types of seizures.