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I. EPILEPSY

• What is epilepsy?
• Facts about epilepsy
• Basic neuroanatomy overview
• Classification of epileptic seizures
• Diagnostic Tests

II. TREATMENT

• Medications
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Ketogenic Diet
• Surgery

III. SAFETY

• First Aid

IV. SPECIAL CONCERNS

• MedicAlert
• Helmets
• Driving
• Employment and the law

V. EPILEPSY AT SCHOOL

• School epilepsy assessment tool
• Seizure record
• Teaching children about epilepsy lesson plan
• Creating your own individualized health care plan

VI. RESOURCES/SUPPORT GROUPS

VII. ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE

• CHOC Epilepsy Center After-Hours Care
• After Hours Health Care Advice
• Healthy Families
• California Kids
• MediCal
• CHOC Clinics
• Healthy Tomorrows

VIII. REFERENCES