The Epilepsy Handbook
A Practical Guide for Patients and Families
Welcome!
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with epilepsy, you probably have questions. A lot of them.
This handbook is here to help. It offers clear, compassionate answers to the questions families ask most-ranging from what seizures are and why they happen, to treatment options, school supports, and what life with epilepsy can look like over time.
Whether you are just beginning this journey or have been managing epilepsy for years, you are not alone. This handbook is designed to help you understand what’s happening, what to expect, and what’s possible, without burying you in medical jargon.
This website is and will always be free, licensed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License.
If you notice an error, have a suggestion, or would like to request coverage of a specific topic, please feel free to leave feedback. This handbook is a living resource, and your input helps make it better for families everywhere.
This handbook provides general educational information about epilepsy. It is not a substitute for personalized medical care, and reading it does not create a physician–patient relationship.
Medical information changes over time. Always consult your healthcare team for guidance specific to your child or family.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you or your child may be experiencing a medical emergency, contact your healthcare provider or emergency services immediately.