Epilepsy+Education

This resource is an e ducational program for students in a classroom to help develop an accepting,nurturing environment for students who have been diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder which briefly interrupts the normal function of the brain. The disruptions produce seizures – temporary changes in consciousness, involuntary movements, staring episodes, and sometimes convulsions. It is difficult to predict when a seizure will occur, it is imperative that all school personnel and other students understand how to respond.The program is run by Abilities Network Epilepsy Services offers a variety of presentations on epilepsy to fit the need for students, faculty, parents, school nurses, bus drivers, and other school personnel. This is a great way a mainstream school can accept a person who suffering epliesey into a normal school envirnoment.I personallity came across this program when i was in school because we had a student suffer eplisesy.This program made sure students learn how to recognize a seizure and most importantly, what to do and what not to do when someone has a seizure.

Reference:Epilepsy Foundation. Retrieved on July 27th 2011, from [|Abilities Network]