Students will look to the teacher for a sense of guidance. It is important that the teacher serve as the model in calmly responding to the needs of the student with epilepsy. Other students will attempt to follow this lead. At the beginning of the year, meet with the parent and the student if the student is still having seizures. Plan ahead, prepare for the student's special needs, and understand unusual behaviour in the context of the student's medical condition.
Seizures are very individual in nature.
Therefore, discuss with the parent and student what is normal and what is not for any student with epilepsy. Talk about how the seizure will be handled should it occur in the school. Work with a team - teacher, student, parents, professionals. Seek and provide help in observations of performance, if requested. Inform parents of any seizure symptoms or episodes.