Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide

by Kathlyn Gay, Sean McGarrahan

Overview

Teens can lead normal, active lives despite having Epilepsy, and this book shows them how other teens are doing so. Through their stories they offer advice on whether and how to tell friends, dates, teachers, or an employer about the condition. Important teen issues, such as driving, dating, sports, and college are addressed. How the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) applies to people with epilepsy is also reviewed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810858350
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	11/09/2007
Series:	It Happened to Me Series , #2
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	7.08(w) x 10.11(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Kathlyn Gay is a full-time freelance writer and has authored more than 120 books and articles. She is the author of several titles in the "It Happened to Me" series for Scarecrow, including Cultural Diversity (2003), Volunteering (2004), The Military and Teens (2008), and Body Image and Appearance (2009).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

1 About Epilepsy 1

2 Facts and Myths 11

3 What Happens? 21

4 Diagnosing and Treating Epilepsy 33

5 Brain Surgery 43

6 Living with Epilepsy 51

7 School, Work, and Dating 59

8 Sports and Recreation 69

9 Female Issues 79

10 Impacts of Epilepsy on Families 89

11 The Military and Epilepsy 97

12 Raising Awareness, Seeking Cures 105

Appendix: EEOC Questions and Answers about Epilepsy 115

Notes 127

Glossary 139

Further Resources 141

Index 143

About the Author 147

Editorial Reviews

Epilepsy is a strong research source for families and mature teens dealing with the illness.--VOYA

An excellent look at epilepsy and its impact on diagnosed teens, their families, friends, and communities...Readable, well-organized, and well documented, this title is an important addition to school and public libraries.--School Library Journal

Epilepsy, which emphasizes that with proper management, teens with epilepsy can live perfectly normal lives, is informative...photographs, charts, and sidebars are effectively used...good choice for both public and school collections.--Booklist

From the Publisher

Gr 7 Up-The focus here is the effect of the disease on a teen's life, including its impact on the sports field, in the workplace, on dates, and behind the wheel of a car. The final chapter deals with current and future research. Personal narratives enhance this accessible, informative choice. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Epilepsy, which emphasizes that with proper management, teens with epilepsy can live perfectly normal lives, is informative...photographs, charts, and sidebars are effectively used...good choice for both public and school collections.

Booklist

Trying to get a job, just started dating or think your parents are overprotective? These are just a few of the topics covered in this ultimate guide for teens living with epilepsy. As well as the social aspects of life, this book also helps with understanding your epilepsy, medications and treatments. There is also a section especially for girls answering questions about pregnancy and family planning.

Epilepsy360

Trying to get a job, just started dating or think your parents are overprotective? These are just a few of the topics covered in this ultimate guide for teens living with epilepsy. As well as the social aspects of life, this book also helps with understanding your epilepsy, medications and treatments. There is also a section especially for girls answering questions about pregnancy and family planning.

December 2008 Epilepsy360

Epilepsy is a strong research source for families and mature teens dealing with the illness.

VOYA

Epilepsy, which emphasizes that with proper management, teens with epilepsy can live perfectly normal lives, is informative...photographs, charts, and sidebars are effectively used...good choice for both public and school collections.

Booklist