Students with epilepsy are undeniably at a higher risk for challenges in school, both social and academic; there is greater risk if teachers are misinformed about the disease or if educators perpetuate the stigma(s) associated with epilepsy. To compound the problem, academic success of students with epilepsy is heavily influenced by both parental…

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy are common pediatric disorders that often occur co-morbidly. Both disorders predispose children to a wide range of school-related problems, some of which are the same and others vastly different. Fortunately, with early diagnosis and comprehensive disease management, the long-term…