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Absence Epilepsy: Childhood and Juvenile Onset

WebAbsence seizures are a common seizure type in children. They can occur as part of several childhood epilepsy syndromes. They make up 10 to 17% of all childhood epilepsies. …

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Epilepsy Education Hub

WebHere at the Epilepsy Education Hub, we look at some of the different things to consider when managing seizures from special diets to rescue medications to …

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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

WebSUMMARY. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a type of dysautonomia, meaning a problem with the autonomic nervous system. Symptoms include …

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Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)

WebDESCRIPTION. CVI is a type of visual dysfunction. It cannot be explained by disorders of the anterior visual pathway. It also cannot be explained by any vision impairment the …

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Traumatic Brain Injury

WebTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is brain damage that comes from an injury to the brain itself. It is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in children. TBI can be mild, moderate, …

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Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)

WebAn arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels connecting the arteries directly to veins. There are no normal capillaries in between. When this happens, …

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Sturge-Weber Syndrome

WebSturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare genetic disorder related to the development of abnormal blood vessels. SWS can impact the brain, eyes, and face. The way that the …

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

WebThe European Charcot-Marie-Tooth Federation (ECMTF) is a non-profit organization registered in Belgium, formed by European national associations supporting people …

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Phelan-McDermid Syndrome

WebPhelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is a rare genetic disorder. It has two potential causes. The first cause is the deletion of part of chromosome 22. Specifically, a section called the …

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Huntington's Disease

WebHuntington’s disease (HD) is a genetic disease. It usually affects adults. HD is neurodegenerative. This means that some cells in the brain do not work properly. Later, …

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When Your Child Has a Chronic Medical Illness: An interview with …

WebParenting can be tough as it is but when you throw a chronic illness into the mix, everything becomes that much more challenging. That’s why when Frank Sileo, …

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Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum

WebSUMMARY. Agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is a rare birth defect. In this disorder, the major connections between the two sides of the brain have not developed. When …

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Friedreich Ataxia

WebFriedreich ataxia (FRDA) is an inherited genetic disease. It causes difficulty with: In some individuals, it also causes problems related to heart function, curvature of the spine, and …

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Motor Stereotypies

WebThe term “motor stereotypies” is used to define a large group of repetitive movements that are: These movements occur in a variety of different types and forms. They increase …

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