by sbhfoundation | Aug 20, 2025 | Education
Medical Play Explained Medical play uses real or pretend medical equipment to help children understand and become familiar with medical experiences in a safe and supportive way. Purpose Reduce fear of the unknown Build trust with caregivers and providers Support...
by sbhfoundation | Aug 13, 2025 | Education
Common Misconceptions About Epilepsy You Shouldn't Play Sports Epilepsy often isn’t an obstacle to reaching physical goals and achieving success. Frequent or severe seizures may require adjusting athletic activities. Activities involving climbing are not...
by sbhfoundation | Aug 11, 2025 | Education
Common Misconceptions About Epilepsy All seizures are Tonic Clonic Tonic-clonic seizures occur in only about 25% of people with seizures. They are the most commonly shown in movies, TV, and other forms of media. Other types: absence, focal onset (impaired awareness),...
by sbhfoundation | Aug 8, 2025 | Education
Common Types of Seizures Generalized Onset – Tonic Clonic Previously Known as Grand Mal These seizures start with a loud sound from air forced out of the diaphragm, followed by body stiffening (tonic phase) and convulsions (clonic phase). They may include...
by sbhfoundation | Aug 8, 2025 | Education
SUDEP What is SUDEP? The sudden, unexpected death of an otherwise healthy person with epilepsy. The leading cause of death in people with uncontrolled seizures. Characteristics No other cause of death is found after an autopsy. Often happens at night or during sleep...
