Epilepsy Education Services

Each session includes discussion of basic facts about epilepsy and how to recognize a seizure,  as well as proper techniques for seizure first aid. The specific material included in each presentation will be geared to the age and interests of the audience.

Epilepsy Education Sessions are presented free of charge.

For more information about free Epilepsy Education Sessions, please call the agency at (216) 579-1330.

The Epilepsy Association provides education about epilepsy, seizure first aid, epilepsy myths and psychosocial issues associated with epilepsy, using handouts and videos as educational aids. The presentation also features discussion and answering questions from the students in attendance. Faculty in-service presentations increase awareness about epilepsy, and help to reduce the stigma associated with the disorder. Students learn valuable seizure first aid skills that will help them respond properly if a seizure occurs, and they learn to be more supportive of other students and/or teachers who have epilepsy.   Additionally, students are made aware of the number one risk for seizures in children and teens – head trauma, and provided with information on how to prevent head injury.

 The educational program described above can be presented to children from second grade through high school. Younger children learn about epilepsy through a puppet show format using child-sized puppets, with information specifically targeted to their age and level of understanding of epilepsy. In addition to providing basic epilepsy education and seizure first aid, these “Kids on the Block” puppet shows emphasize being supportive and remaining friends with other children who have epilepsy.