Patient's question:
A child has a hereditary form of epilepsy that has not been cured for many years. They frequently experience seizures, but thankfully, medication helps control them. The parents' concern is: will epilepsy affect their child's ability to attend school? What should they do now? Their child can't just stop going to school, can they?What kind of help are they seeking: will epilepsy affect a child's future education?
Doctor's answer:
Most children with epilepsy can attend school normally, and some can also consider attending school with special care. Attending school normally is a great opportunity for children with epilepsy to learn, not only acquiring various skills but also primarily enabling them to engage in sports and friendships with other children, making them feel like they are the same as their peers. These aspects are crucial for the comprehensive healthy development of children. This approach does not overlook epilepsy but rather acknowledges that the majority of children with epilepsy can practice and progress just like other normal children.