Printable Materials You Can Give to School Staff
Epilepsy Classroom has put together some materials that may help those at your child's school be better prepared should a seizure occur.
Responding to a Seizure in the Classroom
Download Responding to a Seizure in the Classroom (PDF) 376 KB
This flyer gives teachers, nurses, coaches, and other school staff important information on how to appropriately respond to a seizure.
Epilepsy Fact Sheet for Teachers
Download Epilepsy Fact Sheet for Teachers (PDF) 464 KB
This fact sheet allows you to provide teachers and school staff with specific information about your child and the types of seizures they have—including signs and symptoms your child's teacher should be aware of.
This fact sheet also allows you to give special instructions to school staff, including whom to call in the event of a seizure, medication your child should or should not take, and any activities that your child should not participate in.
Sample Incident Form
Download Sample Incident Form (PDF) 308 KB
This form allows teachers and school staff to record important information that you may need should a seizure occur while at school.
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Web Sources
Anita Kauffman Foundation
Created to teach the public about epilepsy and not to fear it. In addition to providing core information, the site also features seizure first aid information and materials for 5th graders—a pivotal time in a child's education. Learn more at http://www.akfus.org