Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) is the most common form of pediatric epilepsy, with an estimated annual incidence of 1–8 per 100,000 children aged 4–15 years, and accounts for 10–17% of all ...

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This is because seizures can sometimes be subtle and brief, also called absence seizures. These types of seizures can go unnoticed, and caregivers may not even realise they are happening.

A child who appears to be daydreaming or lost in thought may actually be experiencing Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE), a neurological condition characterized by brief, unnoticed seizures.