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Devinsky, Orrin.

Epilepsy in children : what every parent needs to know / Orrin Devinsky. - [Place of publication not identified] : Demos, 2015. - 304 p.

For the parent of a child with epilepsy, an easy-to-read guide to understanding and managing the disorder while helping your child achieve and maintain a high quality of life. From a leading neurologist, experienced nurse practitioner, and registered dietician comes the complete guide to managing your child's life with epilepsy. Epilepsy in Children offers the practical advice and information you need to manage your child's seizures safely and effectively, understand the latest treatment options, and find hope for a seizure-free future. Get the right diagnosis for your child and the correct treatment to reduce the frequency of seizures faster. Learn the benefits and risks of pharmaceutical, surgical, and alternative therapies including the ketogenic diet. Help your child maintain a normal life at school, with friends, and in sports and other activities. Navigate the transitions from infancy and childhood, to puberty, to becoming a young adult.

ISBN: 9781936303786 1936303787

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Epilepsy in children--Diagnosis.
Epilepsy in children