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 ...

Absence seizure: The child stares off into blank space and becomes unresponsive. Sometimes the eyes may flicker during this episode. 2) Myoclonus: There are sudden jerks, usually of the upper part ...

In his latest column, Gordon shares his family’s journey after his son Adam was diagnosed with epilepsy, reflecting on the ...

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.