Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide for Parents

by Eileen P.G. Vining, Diana J. Pillas, John M. Freeman, et al.

Book Overview

This remarkable book has been empowering parents with vital information for more than ten years, and the new edition promises to do the same. It is committed to making parents active partners in their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801854989
• ISBN13: 9780801854989
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

hopeful, positive, excellent!!

I personally benefited tremendously from this very positive book. My little boy has seizure disorder and i was desperate for any knowledgeable information that could guide me and help me through this terrible horrifying experience for any parent. This is definitely a book i would recommend.

Good Overview for Anxious Parents

This book is full of straight-forward information about epilepsy and its effects on the brain. It addresses initial medical evaluations and diagnoses, and discusses various treatments--traditional and complementary therapies--in depth. The authors handle these potentially complicated topics with simplicity of language and great compassion. In fact, the best part of this book is the authors' ability to recognize and allay parental fears by dispelling myths surrounding the illness. A substantial section of the book offers suggestions to help a family (not just the patient) cope with epilepsy--at home, school, in extended family settings, and so on. This is a well-researched and documented book. I highly recommend it for any parent facing a dignosis of epilepsy for the first time.

Helpful, specific, & optimistic

I agree with the other reviewers that this book is parent-friendly, clear, and hopeful. My baby had seizures for two weeks after he was born and it took a while for me to understand what had happened and what to do next. I read two other books before finding "Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood," and this one was certainly the best. It is thorough and does a great job of explaining that there are many different kinds of seizure disorders and therefore different types of treatment. It dispels many of the myths out there about seizure disorders and says that many children grow out of it. Neurology has grown leaps and bounds in this field in the past 10-15, and it's important to be up-to-date, since many doctors have differing opinions about how to treat seizures. If you're at all confused (like I was), this book is for you.

Best source of information for parents!

My 2 year old is not diagnosed with epilepsy, however has had many febrile seizures. Some may not have been febrile. This book has been a major comfort and complete source of information. I wasn't even sure what questions to ask and this covers everything in great detail and in an easy to use fashion. I like the Q & A style so I can skip right to the issues that pertain to our situation. This book covers every type of childhood seizure, not just epilepsy. It discusses the different tests and treatments and drugs in great detail and candor. It explains risks and benefits. I simply would be lost and alone if it weren't for this comforting guide. I am thankful this book is around for my family.

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.