Epilepsy Information Links

Visit these sites for more useful information on epilepsy:

Family-Related Links

Epilepsy and My Child
Developed by NCPA, Epilepsy and My Child is the first site solely dedicated to parenting a child with epilepsy.  The site provides a wealth of information on epilepsy, treatment, newly diagnosed, living with epilepsy, raising awareness, other recommended resources, and much more!   
www.epilepsyandmychild.com

Just For Teens
Information on epilepsy for students, teachers and school staff.
www.takechargeteens.org

Neurologist/Pediatric Neurologist Search
http://www.aesnet.org/go/find-a-dr/epilepsy-foundation

AAP Pediatrician Referral Service
http://www.aap.org/referral

General Information Links

The Epilepsy Foundation
The national voluntary agency dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy in the U.S. and their families. Every newly diagnosed parent should contact their local Epilepsy Foundation affiliate office to find out what services are available in your area.  The website also has the most comprehensive, reliable information on epilepsy available online. www.epilepsyfoundation.org

There are also many Epilepsy Foundation “subsites” to visit:

• eCommunities: A place for all people affected by epilepsy to share their stories, www.epilepsyfoundation.ning.com
• GoEYC:  Site dedicated for young people with epilepsy,  www.goeyc.org/
• Take Charge of the Facts: An epilepsy awareness program for teens, www.takechargeteens.org/
• No More Seizures: Site dedicated to treatment & medication issues,  www.nomoreseizures.org
• Talk About It: Hollywood celebrities & top health experts talk about ending the misperceptions and misunderstanding about epilepsy, www.talkaboutit.org
• EpilepsyUSA Magazine: The Epilepsy Foundation’s quarterly magazine, www.epilepsyfoundation.org/epilepsyusa/                   

Centers for Disease Control - Epilepsy Programs
Epilepsy Basics, CDC Program Activities, Toolkit, Publications, Research Projects,State Activities, & Resources
www.cdc.gov/epilepsy

SeizureTracker:
Developed by a family who has a son with epilepsy.  Easy-to-use tools that allow patients/parents to create personalized reports of logged seizure activity and medication history for easily sharing with their medical team.  Forms and reports can be used online or be printed out. 
www.seizuretracker.com

EpilepsyClassroom:
Developed to provide parents and teacher with the tools to help change the perception of epilepsy in child’s school.  The program works to educate your child’s teachers but also works to empower your child to go to school confidently each day.
www.epilepsyclassroom.com