Book Categories: Epilepsy

Written by adult patients in their own words, detailing the feelings experienced before, during and after a wide variety of seizures and offering valuable insights to lay people and professionals alike. Dr Schachter first provides an overview of epilepsy and different seizure types from a medical perspective, and then presents a diverse collection of seizure… More Brainstorms: Epilepsy In Our Words – Personal Accounts Of Living With Seizures

This concise, accessible handbook for families, friends and carers of children with seizures provides all the information they need to approach seizures from a position of strength. Part 1 discusses types and causes of seizures, and what to do during a seizure. The medical concepts and technical terminology, as well as the available tests and… More Children With Seizures: A Guide For Parents, Teachers, And Other Professionals

The author’s daughter was a member of the first study of the modified Atkins Diet for seizures through Johns Hopkins. The book follows the practical details of the diet, and profiles his daughter’s experience, from over 100 seizures a day and multiple medications, to a life now free of both.

This video provides basic information for people who have been diagnosed with Epilepsy. Describes the four major treatment options, and includes interviews with patients and physicians about how Epilepsy affects people’s lives. Available in DVD format (12min. closed caption)

This technical book examines the public health dimensions of epilepsy with a focus on four areas: public health surveillance and data collection; population and public health research; Health policy, healthcare and human services; and education for providers, people with epilepsy and their families, and the public. It contains realistic, feasible and action oriented recommendations from… More Epilepsy Across the Spectrum: Promoting Health and Understanding

Filled with illustrations on almost every page and boasting an attractive and stimulating layout, Epilepsy Explained offers a wealth of crystal clear information on epilepsy, intended for patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. This down-to-earth book is divided into easy-to-digest sections that address such fundamental questions as what epilepsy is, what happens in different types… More Epilepsy Explained: A Book For People Who Want To Know More

From a leading neurologist, experienced nurse practitioner, and registered dietitian comes the complete guide to managing your child’s life with epilepsy. It offers the practical advice and information you need to manage your child’s seizures safely and effectively, understand the latest treatment options, and find hope for a seizure-free future.

Patient and Family Guide, 3rd Edition offers a comprehensive and authoritative discussion of epilepsy for the patient. Written by a leading expert in the field, this extensively updated third edition incorporates many comments and suggestions from real patients and their families. This guide will answer commonly asked questions about epilepsy, dispel uncertainties and fears, and… More Epilepsy: Patient And Family Guide (Third Edition)

Written by two mothers who have children on the Ketogenic diet, Fighting Back with Fat provides essential information to educate parents on every aspect of diet therapy, as well as giving counsel for parents navigating the emotional minefields that often come with attempting Ketogenic diets. Common stress factors such as fear of failure, hyper –… More Fighting Back With Fat – A Parent’s Guide to Battling Epilepsy through the Ketogenic Diet and Modified Atkins Diet