The Epilepsy Foundation Parents Website is a product of the Epilepsy Foundation epilepsyfoundation.org
Welcome.
If you have a child with epilepsy,
this website is for you. Whether your child was just diagnosed, or you have specific concerns about medications, getting support at school, or another issue, our goal is to provide the information you need.
What's New
- Newsletters
Check out the Project Access and the Epilepsy and My Child newsletters for the latest news and updates for parents and caregivers of children and youth with epilepsy.
Epilepsy at School
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Direct from the Source: Advice on Back-to-School
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees children with disabilities an "appropriate public education in the least restrictive setting." Each public school child who receives special education and related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each IEP must be designed for one student and must be a truly individualized document. More on IDEA l More on IEP
This website was developed with funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau, under grant #U23MC08582.