Grade 10 – 12
Through the sections in this side of the website, find resources, videos, activities and much more to learn about seizures and epilepsy. We will add more resources every week! If you and an adult you know have a suggestion for our section, tell us at the Contact Us page.
MAYO CLINIC EXPLAINS EPILEPSY – Watch this informative video explaining the basics of epilepsy, seizures and first aid.
2-MINUTE NEURO SCIENCE -Watch this video for a quick explanation about the basics of seizures and epilepsy.
A VISUAL GUIDE TO EPILEPSY – click on the link to access a picture slide show with basic explanations about seizures and epilepsy.
EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN – Click on the page to access text information as well as a well-done 3-minute video presentation about seizures and epilepsy, by the Mount Sinai Centre.
TONIC CLONIC SEIZURES – watch this video created by the Epilepsy Ontario and Epilepsy Toronto Associations. It is a real life account of a person having Tonic-Clonic Seizures and what to do in the situation.
Focal Dyscognitive Seizure (Complex Partial Seizure) – watch this video by the Epilepsy Ontario and Epilepsy Toronto Associations. It is a real account of a person having Focal Impaired (also known as Complex Partial) seizures, and what to do in the situation.
Absence Seizures (in the Generalized Seizures Category) – watch this video by the Epilepsy Ontario and Epilepsy Toronto Associations. It is a real account of a person having Absence Seizures, and what to do in the situation.
WHAT CAUSES SEIZURES AND HOW CAN WE TREAT THEM? Click on this link and discover a world of information about seizures, from an historical perspective. This is a fascinating TED Talks Animation that is easy to access. Complete the activities suggested on the page.
