epilepsy in children

Jamie, a young girl with epilepsy, explains her disorder and offers reassurance to other children who may know someone who suffers from seizures.

Explains what epilepsy is, what a seizure is like, what can trigger a seizure, and how epilepsy can be controlled.

Teaches children about epilepsy, including why people develop epilepsy, how it is controlled, what the different types of seizure are, and how to help a friend with epilepsy.

Examines cultural issues in the American health care system through the case of Lia, a Hmong-American girl suffering from epilepsy whose treatment by doctors in California conflicted with the traditional healing beliefs held by her family.

Describes the medical problems and daily routine of a twelve-year-old Swedish boy with epilepsy.