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Pet First Aid: Seizures

Dogs are more likely than cats to suffer from a seizure, but either can suffer from a seizure at any time. Basically, an injury or inherited condition can short circuit the electrical activity in a pet’s brain, causing your pet to lose control of his or her body. A pet who is having a seizure may experience the following symptoms: * Falling over * Crying out/vocalizing * Uncontrollable leg movement or paddling * Loss of consciousness * Involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control Seizures look scary. Keeping calm and acting quickly can help your pet weather the attack. Move … Continue reading →

Ten Ways to Help Your Child with Epilepsy Succeed in School

Childhood epilepsy can have a wide variety of causes. Head injury, infections of the brain, brain tumors, and genetic history could potentially be factors. However, in a great number of cases, no medical explanation for a child’s seizures can be determined. Children with epilepsy are eligible for special education, according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). As the parent of a child with epilepsy, there are adaptations in the regular classroom setting which you can request (and insist upon) for your child. An IEP meeting should be conducted where you can discuss these adaptations specifically … Continue reading →

Childhood Seizures: What Parents Should Know

If your child had a seizure, would you know it? And would you know what to do? What is a seizure? A seizure is a brief period of time when a person’s brain has a surge of electrical activity. The surge temporarily alters consciousness, perceptions, and/or muscle control. Children with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, mental retardation, or any neurological disorder are at higher risk for experiencing a seizure. It’s a good idea for parents to recognize the symptoms and know what to do. Possible signs of a seizure: Staring Spells. If your child has episodes of staring into space, make it … Continue reading →