Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania. A fun coloring book and story of a child with epilepsy; appropriate for children with and without epilepsy.

Imagine Having Epilepsy
Linda O'Neill; 2001. Children's book for ages 6-12. What is it like to have a disability? What is it like to have epilepsy? This book encourages children to explore these and other stimulating questions. Describes what epilepsy is, how it's diagnosed, and which medications and foods are prescribed for treatment. You'll read about what kids with epilepsy themselves have to say -- and what they want you to know.

Living with Epilepsy
Patsy Westcott; 1999. Geared for children ages 8-12, this book answers common questions including "What is epilepsy and how is it diagnosed?"; "What happens if a person has a seizure?"; "What kind of treatments are available?"; and "What organizations can one turn to for support?"

 

Living with Seizures
Heather Tuttle; 1995. A 7-year old girl writes and illustrates this one-of-a-kind book to explain to other children what it is like to have epilepsy.

Taking Disorders to School: A Story About Epilepsy
Kim Gosselin; 1996. A colorful illustrated book for younger children in which the main character describes what it's like to have epilepsy.

 

Videos

Me & My World - (slides on tape with narration) 1989, 14 minutes

 

I Have Epilepsy, Too - Children between the ages of seven and thirteen who have epilepsy reach out to others in the same situation. 1989, 12 minutes

Just Like You and Me - Four young people tell how it feels to have epilepsy and how they would like to be treated. 1990, 22 minutes

 

Brochures, Booklets, Fact Sheets, and Other Materials