Meeting the needs of children whose parents have epilepsy

Improved treatment, changes in societal attitudes and repeal of restrictive laws have resulted in more people with epilepsy being able to pursue ordinary lives, including marriage and parenthood. When a parent continues to experience seizures, significant impact on the child may result. Changing family roles, fears and anxieties can disrupt the family's equilibrium. A family program at the Oregon Comprehensive Epilepsy Program has been developed to address the needs of children whose parents have seizures.