Children's Memorial Hospital

Understanding Epilepsy

An online tutorial for parents, teachers and students living with epilepsy

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The Brain

Seizures occur when there is an abnormal firing of neurons causing change in function or behavior.

Seizures appear different depending on where in the brain they start and how much of the brain is affected.

 

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