Product Description

The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood has already become the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications.

In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques, as well as drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a new chapter addressing the special needs of children with epilepsy regarding routine health care. And as they did in the book's first edition, the authors encourage children with epilepsy to actively participate in school activities and sports, and stress the importance of helping children with seizures and epilepsy to live as normal a life as possible.

Praise for the first edition, winner of the 1991 Epilepsy Foundation of America's National Book Award

"I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding."--James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation of America

"Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions."--National Spokesman

"The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures."--Humane Medicine

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1319235 in Books
• Published on: 1997-02-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
'Praise for the first edition, winner of the 1991 Epilepsy Foundation of America's National Book Award' "I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding."--James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation of America "Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions."--'National Spokesman' "The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures."--'Humane Medicine'

Review

"I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding." -- James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation of America

Review

"Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions." -- National Spokesman, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures." -- Humane Medicine, reviewing a previous edition or volume

Customer Reviews

Comforting, easy to understand and informative.
Dr. Freeman has written an excellent reference for parents. It explains diagnostic procedures, types of seizures and medications. It also describes many scenarios that parents face. Any parent of an epileptic child should read it.

Get this book if your child has just been diagnosed!
This is the tell-all know-all for parents that have children with epilepsy. An excellent source for the parents. Very informative and to the point.

Excellent source of information for new patients!
We were not getting the answers we wanted from our doctor, and were not sure of the questions to ask. This book helped us immensely deal with both the physical and emotional aspects of seizures in children.