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A Child`s Guide to Epilepsy
Features an introduction to the seizure disorder, what makes seizures happen, and how medicine helps prevent epileptic episodes.
http://www.epilepsy.ca/eng/content/child.html
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Beach Park
Features the various types, introduces Ben and his story, and presents a picture gallery, and games.
http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/kids/index.html
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Epilepsy Foundation: Kidsclub
Read stories, do arts and crafts, play games and watch videos about epilepsy, school or visits to the doctor. (Videos require RealPlayer and file download)
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/kidsclub/nonflash/home/index.html
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Epilepsy Foundation: Teen Group
Place for teens to discuss the challenges and issues in their lives. Ask a question or share experiences.
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/efforums/forum/categories.cfm?catid=5&entercat=y
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KidsHealth.org: Epilepsy
Explains what epilepsy is, what a seizure is, and what happens during one. Also tells how many people are affected by this condition and discusses some options for controlling it.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/epilepsy.html
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Teen Years and Epilepsy
Article explains the effects of this disorder, treatment, taking medication and making life choices.
http://www.epinet.org.au/content.asp?contentid=617
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TeensHealth: Epilepsy
Learn about causes, types of seizures, what doctors do and how to live with this condition.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/epilepsy.html
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ThinkQuest: Growing Up With Epilepsy
Two schoolchildren present the history, genetics, and effects of this disorder. Illustrated with drawings and a movie of visiting the neurologist.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001619/
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