The student may be leaving home for the first time, in a new environment. As young adults, their pattern of seizures has the potential for change. There are several types of seizure. Each student with epilepsy will differ slightly. See Seizure types , or use the Email Helpline to find out more.
Seizures are likely to present social rather than educational problems if control deteriorates.
Maintaining good seizure control means easy access to a medical service where the students condition and their medication can be monitored. Drug side effects also need to be monitored - these are various and can be as problematic as seizures. The student may be advised against cycling or living alone if they have active epilepsy. Special consideration during examination periods should only be necessary if a seizure occurs around that time. It is possible that the student may perform at a less than optimum level of capability for a period as long as several days before or after the obvious seizure.