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Section 1: Understanding Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder
What is epilepsy/seizure disorder?
What are the different kinds of epilepsy/seizure disorders?
Different Kinds of Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders
(Table)
How is epilepsy/seizure disorder diagnosed?
Tools for Diagnosis
(Table)
What causes epilepsy/seizure disorder?
What might trigger a seizure?
What are the treatment options?
Medication
Medication Tips
(Table)
Ketogenic Diet
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Specialized Care
Section 2: Health Care for My Child — Access to Care/Access to Services
What do I need to know about taking care of my child?
Make Observations
Educate Yourself – Ask Questions
Get Organized
Attend Support Groups and Network with Other Parents
Take Care of Yourself
What organizations can help me find the help we need?
How can I pay for or access the care my child needs?
Managed Care
Mental Health Services for Children
Medicaid and Denali KidCare
Indian Health Service
Medication Assistance Programs
What is HIPAA?
Who are possible members of my child’s health care team?
How can I assure the best health care for my child?
Knowing What to do When a Seizure Occurs
Seizure Response
(Table)
How can I make sure others are aware of what to do?
First Aid for Seizures
(Table)
Section 3: Advocacy & Support
Where can I find support from other parents like me?
Where can I go for more help?
Alaska Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program
Stone Soup Group – Alaska’s Parent Training and Information Center
Community Parent Resource Centers
What are some online support resources?
What do I need to know about my child attending school?
Resources − IEP and the 504 Plan
Legal Assistance
How can I educate others about my child’s epilepsy/seizure disorder?
Educating School Staff
Educating Children
Preventing Myths and Misunderstandings
Forms and Other Posted Documents
Reading Lists
References
Parent Listserv
Forms/Documents
Resources
About Us
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