Restraint is not necessary and could cause injury. Her recommendation is to try to stay calm. It does not define the person. Yet that is what it becomes. People need to see someone with epilepsy as a total person.
Some people see only the negative.
I want people to see Scott's capabilities. For people just learning about epilepsy, Newhouse suggests they see a neurologist who knows about epilepsy. People need to arm themselves with knowledge about medication and about medical care. There are many knowledgeable support groups. Families can get overwhelmed.