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Epilepsy in Childhood (family perspective)

Last Updated: Aug 2011

Epilepsy is the world's most common serious brain disorder. It involves recurring seizures and can affect anyone at any time. Hear how these families have managed their child's epilepsy.

These 'Speaking from Experience' video clips offer first-hand accounts of young people who have experienced epilepsy in childhood. They were produced in partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria.

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