Adapting Lesson Plans for Students with Epilepsy: Practical Tips for Teachers

6th December 2024

Creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed is a top priority for educators. For students with epilepsy, achieving this requires thoughtful adaptations to lesson plans and teaching strategies. Epilepsy can affect learning in various ways, from interruptions caused by seizures to cognitive challenges related to medication side effects. In this post, we’ll…

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Carer Wellbeing: Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout

29th August 2024

Caring for someone with epilepsy is a rewarding yet challenging responsibility. While ensuring the safety and well-being of your loved one is crucial, it's equally important to prioritise your own health.  Caregiver stress and burnout are common among those who dedicate their time and energy to supporting individuals with epilepsy. But how can you manage…

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Exploring Epilepsy Comorbidities: Addressing Co-Occurring Conditions

16th May 2024

Living with epilepsy often involves managing not only seizures but also co-occurring health conditions, known as comorbidities. These comorbidities can significantly impact the overall health and quality of life of individuals with epilepsy, presenting unique challenges and complexities in their management. In this blog post, we'll explore common comorbidities associated with epilepsy and discuss strategies…

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Category: Education

Navigating Epilepsy and Language Processing Disorders: Understanding the Connection

10th May 2024

Living with epilepsy can present various challenges, and for some individuals, these challenges extend beyond seizures to include difficulties with language processing. Language processing disorders are a common comorbidity associated with epilepsy, affecting the ability to understand, use, and interpret language effectively. In this blog post, we'll explore the connection between epilepsy and language processing…

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Category: Education

Epilepsy and Inclusive Education: Strategies for Teachers

6th February 2024

Ensuring an inclusive educational environment is vital for supporting students with epilepsy. Teachers and classroom assistants play a crucial role in creating a classroom atmosphere that accommodates the unique needs of students living with epilepsy. In this blog post, we will discuss strategies for teachers and classroom assistants to foster inclusivity, provide necessary support, and…

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Famous People With Epilepsy From Music, Film, and History

19th October 2022

Epilepsy is more common than most people would think. In fact, if you look into any field you will almost always find people who have epilepsy, even amongst the famous. Epilepsy has affected people for millennia so it’s not surprising to find out that many of the most famous people throughout history had epilepsy. Similarly,…

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Category: Education