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Overview

An updated overview of epilepsy that specifically addresses how this condition can affect teens. Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Second Edition gives positive, factual information and explains how young people can take control of their situations by understanding, managing, treating, and living normal lives with epilepsy. This edition includes updated chapters, resource lists, and statistics.

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ISBN-13:	9781442271722
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	03/17/2017
Series:	It Happened to Me Series , #52
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	158
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Kathlyn Gay has written more than 120 books and articles. She is the author of several titles in the It Happened to Me series for Rowman & Littlefield, including Cultural Diversity (2003), Volunteering (2004), The Military and Teens (2008), Body Image and Appearance (2009), Living Green (2012), Bigotry and Intolerance (2013), Divorce (2014), and Activism (2016).

Acknowledgments ix

1 About Epilepsy 1

2 Facts and Myths 11

3 What Happens? 21

4 Diagnosing and Treating Epilepsy 33

5 Brain Surgery 43

6 Living with Epilepsy 51

7 School, Work, and Dating 59

8 Sports and Recreation 69

9 Female Issues 79

10 Impacts of Epilepsy on Families 89

11 The Military and Epilepsy 97

12 Raising Awareness, Seeking Cures 105

Appendix: EEOC Questions and Answers about Epilepsy 115

Notes 127

Glossary 139

Further Resources 141

Index 143

About the Author 147

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Gr 7 Up-The focus here is the effect of the disease on a teen's life, including its impact on the sports field, in the workplace, on dates, and behind the wheel of a car. The final chapter deals with current and future research. Personal narratives enhance this accessible, informative choice. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Epilepsy, which emphasizes that with proper management, teens with epilepsy can live perfectly normal lives, is informative...photographs, charts, and sidebars are effectively used...good choice for both public and school collections.

Booklist

Trying to get a job, just started dating or think your parents are overprotective? These are just a few of the topics covered in this ultimate guide for teens living with epilepsy. As well as the social aspects of life, this book also helps with understanding your epilepsy, medications and treatments. There is also a section especially for girls answering questions about pregnancy and family planning.

Epilepsy360

Trying to get a job, just started dating or think your parents are overprotective? These are just a few of the topics covered in this ultimate guide for teens living with epilepsy. As well as the social aspects of life, this book also helps with understanding your epilepsy, medications and treatments. There is also a section especially for girls answering questions about pregnancy and family planning.

December 2008 Epilepsy360

Epilepsy is a strong research source for families and mature teens dealing with the illness.

VOYA

Epilepsy is a strong research source for families and mature teens dealing with the illness.--VOYA

An excellent look at epilepsy and its impact on diagnosed teens, their families, friends, and communities...Readable, well-organized, and well documented, this title is an important addition to school and public libraries.--School Library Journal

Epilepsy, which emphasizes that with proper management, teens with epilepsy can live perfectly normal lives, is informative...photographs, charts, and sidebars are effectively used...good choice for both public and school collections.--Booklist

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Epilepsy, which emphasizes that with proper management, teens with epilepsy can live perfectly normal lives, is informative...photographs, charts, and sidebars are effectively used...good choice for both public and school collections.

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