The following books and videos which are available in the HRC Resource Center contain current information for parents and caregivers of people with disabilities. Many other books and videos are available for check-out in the resource center.
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BOOKS
 
A Epilepsy - Patient & Family Guide
by Orrin Devinsky, M.D.
This easy-to-read guide helps the reader understand the disorder by explaining the nature and diversity of seizures, the factors, the risks and benefits of various antiepileptic drugs.
 
Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Epilepsy
by John M. Freeman, M.D., Jennifer B. Freeman, Kelly T. Millicent, R.D., L.D.
This book exclusively to the treatment of seizure control, includes facts about the ketogenic diet, quotes from parent’s experience, recipe samples, clinical study data and doctors opinions.
 
Epilepsy and Seizures: Everything You Need to Know
by Dr. Donald Weaver
This authoritative book on understanding and coping with seizure disorders is comprehensive and up-to-date, complete with illustrations, case studies and a resource list.
 
Epilepsy
by David R. Goldman, M.D., and David A. Horowitz, M.D.
This clear, concise illustrated guide gives expert advice on understanding and living with epilepsy.
VIDEOS
Epilepsy- The Storm Within, Films for the Humanities
This programs examines the cause of epilepsy what happens in the brain during a seizure, and what should and not be done to help someone having a seizure.
The Doctor Is In by Dartmouth-Hitchcock
This video follows three epilepsy patients with varying degrees of the disorder in their journey through sophisticated equipment and surgery to a life that slows them the freedom to live normally.
Epilepsy Websites
The following web-sites are just a few which are available to provide information and answer questions. Most of these web-sites will identify additional links to other web-sites.
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
Epilepsy foundation home page presents current information.
www.pslgroup.com/epilepsy.htm
The latest medical news and information for people diagnosed with epilepsy.
www.nim.nih.gov/medicineplus/epilepsy.htm/
The National Institute of Health offers an introduction to Epilepsy and response to most frequently asked questions. |
