Children with epilepsy can grow into independent, effective adults. To do this, they need discipline to build appropriate behavior, social skills so that they will be accepted, and the educational background that provides the basis for eventual employment.
The goal of this book is to provide you with the tools to discipline your child, to support social development and to negotiate the educational system, being an effective advocate for your child. The unpredictability of seizures and the potential side-effects of medication often results in confusion about what is fair to expect for the child with epilepsy. Confronting misunderstanding from others leaves you in the role of epilepsy educator, a role that you may feel ill-prepared to undertake.
Each stage in your child's life provides unique issues to address, issues ranging from finding day care to school programming to driving. Children with epilepsy can grow into independent, effective adults. To do this, they need discipline to build appropriate behavior, social skills so that they will be accepted, and the educational background that provides the basis for eventual employment.
The goal of this book is to provide you with the tools to discipline your child, to support social development and to negotiate the educational system, being an effective advocate for your child.
