Can I tell you about Epilepsy?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Practitioners

Can I tell you about Epilepsy?: A Guide for Friends, Family and PractitionersCan I tell you about Epilepsy? is a fantastic book, written in such a way that children of all ages can understand what epilepsy is. It helps young people make sense of the different types of epilepsy and how they can affect people's lives on a daily basis. The book also explains first aid procedures in such a simple way that it is easy to follow and understand. It will undoubtedly help children who have recently been diagnosed with epilepsy come to

Can I tell you about Epilepsy? is a fantastic book, written in such a way that children of all ages can understand what epilepsy is. It helps young people make sense of the different types of epilepsy and how they can affect people's lives on a daily basis.

The book also explains first aid procedures in such a simple way that it is easy to follow and understand. It will undoubtedly help children who have recently been diagnosed with epilepsy come to terms with what it means and to better understand their condition.

Contents: 1. Introducing Ellie, who has Epilepsy. 2. Misunderstandings. 3. What Happens During Ellie's Seizures. 4. Treatments, Medicating and Side Effects. 5. Ellie's Friends. 6. How to Help. 7. How Teachers Can Help.

Author: Kate Lambert is a drama teacher working with young people. She has a BA (Hons) in Drama and Theatre Arts. Her daughter Lille was diagnosed with absence seizure epilepsy at the age of 5. Kate and Lille live in Lancashire, UK.