The child may have epilepsy or know someone else with the condition.
Epilepsy can be frightening and confusing for a child.
Talking about epilepsy can help children begin to cope, ask questions and reduce some of the myths and fantasies surrounding the condition. Explaining can alleviate children's fears and encourage them to understand exactly what epilepsy is, why it occurs and how to manage it. Understanding epilepsy yourself Gaining a thorough understanding of epilepsy yourself will enable you to explain the condition clearly to children. If you or someone in your family is diagnosed with epilepsy, obtain a detailed explanation from the doctor so that you can pass this on to your children and other family members. This will help the whole family come to terms with the epilepsy and be prepared in the event of a seizure.