AND LIFE GOES ON: SEVERE SEIZURES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

Describes special stresses and challenges of the Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and infantile spasms and how three families cope. VHS 12 Minutes

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE KETOGENIC DIET, A TREATMENT FOR PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY

This video tells the true story of Charlie Abrahams, whose parents, Jim and Nancy Abrahams, finally turned to the ketogenic diet as a treatment for Charlie's uncontrolled seizures. Meryl Streep hosts the tape. It includes A Kid's Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet. VHS

A POSITIVE I.D.

Training tape for emergency response personnel to identify seizure types and first aid procedures. VHS 12 Minutes

DRIVING AND EPILEPSY

The purpose of this video is to inform people with epilepsy the general laws that govern driving and epilepsy, including the importance of the state Departments of Motor Vehicles, and the responsibilities of drivers who have seizure disorders. VHS 13 minutes

EPILEPSY AND THE FAMILY

Listen as parents tell how they have learned to cope with the medical, emotional and family problems of a child with a seizure disorder. They discuss establishing good doctor/patient communication and the tendency to overprotect a child with seizure disorders. Available in Spanish VHS 12 Minutes

EPILEPSY IN THE TEEN YEARS

Four teenagers with epilepsy discuss issues of special importance to them including school, sports, friends and driving. VHS 12 Minutes

HOW MEDICINES WORK

This video highlights the importance of consistent use of medicines for seizure control. Explains why treatment may call for trials of several medicines and how the doctor, together with the patient, helps make the treatment successful. Available in Spanish VHS 12 Minutes

I HAVE EPILEPSY TOO

Children with epilepsy talk about their experience with a seizure disorder. The primary message is that epilepsy is only part of their lives. A useful video to improve the understanding of brothers and sisters. Available in Spanish VHS 12 Minutes

JUST LIKE YOU AND ME

Video shows that people with epilepsy are "just like you and me". Children and adults discuss their seizures along with comments from family and friends. Seizure description, treatment, first aid and societies reactions are also discussed. VHS 12 Minutes

LIVING WITH EPILEPSY

Four adults describe how they cope with specific epilepsy-related problems: memory, childcare, safety, acceptance and the effects of overprotection. VHS 12 Minutes

MANY FACES OF JUVENILE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY, THE

A Continuing Medical Education Program designed for medical professionals. This video outlines the characteristic of JME, the issues in diagnosis, treatment, and other aspects of this type of seizure disorder. VHS 30 minutes

MEETING THE CHALLENGE: EMPLOYMENT ISSUES AND EPILEPSY

Even today, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding epilepsy. Although the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination, there are those who still think that because a person has epilepsy, he or she cannot perform basic job duties. This videotape answers the questions most often asked by employers. It covers such issues as driving, absenteeism, productivity, accidents and first aid and emphasizes that most people with epilepsy can be successful in employment. VHS 9 Minutes

PLANNING FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

Parents of children with special needs often express concerns about what will happen to their child when the parent is no longer able to provide care and guidance. This video will help parents prepare for their child's future. It reviews some of the living arrangements, which are available, agencies that provide counseling and assistance, and reviews estate-planning considerations that affect the financial status and future eligibility for services. VHS 15 Minutes

POLICE RESPONSE TO SEIZURES; TAKE ANOTHER LOOK

A videotape in two parts designed for use in police training. Part 1 is primarily seizure recognition and first aid. Part 2 recaps part 1 and emphasized the medication issue and individual experiences with the police. 7 Minutes each part - VHS 14 Minutes total

REST OF THE FAMILY, THE

When a child has epilepsy, the needs of other family members are often overlooked. This award-winning video presents the feelings and concerns of other family members. Brothers and sisters talk about their fears and reactions to their sibling's condition and discuss how epilepsy has affected them. Grandparents and other family members describe concerns about caring for the child with epilepsy, and parents explain changes that helped. VHS 14 Minutes

SCHOOL PLANNING FOR CHILDREN WITH SEIZURE DISORDERS

A videotape designed primarily for families in which a school-aged child has epilepsy. Its aim is to inform parents about their basic rights in school planning when that child also has learning disabilities or when school achievement is below expectations. The goal is to motivate and encourage parents to become active participants in the planning process. The tape is not designed to take the place of more detailed information about IEP planning and the many twists and turns through laws and entitlements that may be involved in getting an individual child the help he or she needs. VHS 14 minutes

SEIZURE DISORDERS AND THE SCHOOLS I (Elementary) & II (Secondary)

Videos show actual seizures in children, describe first aid and management in the classroom, and stress the importance of early recognition. Fears and concerns of school personnel are addressed. Reviews how epilepsy may affect learning and discusses how the teacher can make the school experience a positive one. VHS 14 minutes

SEIZURE FIRST AID

Seizure First Aid is an excellent resource for use in providing both general epilepsy information as well as vitally important first aid for the most commonly encountered seizure types. Real seizures, as well as re-enactments, are used to demonstrate appropriate step-by-step first aid procedures for Complex Partial and Generalized Tonic-Clonic (Grand mal) seizures. Several special situations are also addressed including proper first aid for fever-induced seizures (in infants) and appropriate first aid for status epilepticus. The issue of when, or when not to call an ambulance is also discussed. VHS 10 minutes

SEIZURES IN LATER LIFE

Seizures in Later Life explores the nature of epilepsy in later life including causes, treatment and the appropriate response to seizures. Four senior citizens share what they've learned about coping with lifestyle changes, safety issues, and overcoming negative feelings about epilepsy. This video is for older people with epilepsy, their families and others interested in the impact of epilepsy on senior citizens. VHS 14:40 minutes

TAKING CHARGE, LIVING WITH EPILEPSY

This video, produced by CibaGeneva, will help you make that charge, to actively participate in your medical care as a full partner with your healthcare team. VHS

TREATING EPILEPSY WITH VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION: A PATIENT & FAMILY GUIDE TO THE NCP® SYSTEM

The purpose of this video is to provide information about the NeuroCybernetic Prothesis System. It covers the following issues: purpose, surgery, programing the device, using the NCP, the response, parent and family prespectives, possible side effects, specail precautions, and quality of life. VHS 25 minutes

UNDERSTANDING COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURES

Shows nature of complex partial seizures and the special challenges they pose to people who have them. Seizure footage is included. 12 Minutes

UNDERSTANDING SEIZURES AND EPILEPSY

(New 2004) This video provides an explanation of seizure disorders in everyday language.  The video uses footage of real  seizures and explores what happens when someone has a seizure.  Examples are given to shsow how others can recognize what is happening and what to do - and what not to do. In addition, people with epilepsy talk about how they would like friends, family and the public to treat them just like everyone else.  VHS 11 minutes (closed-camptioned)  (DVD format available soon)

VOICES FROM THE WORKPLACE (Employment Issues & Epilepsy)

Many people with epilepsy achieve control of seizures with medical treatment. But when it comes to employment, real challenges remain. In this videotape, people with epilepsy describe the personal and social challenges of the workplace, their own experiences, and dreams for the future. They describe the effects of epilepsy on their professional lives, how they cope when seizures are not controlled, and how co-workers react. This inspiring tape is for people with epilepsy, employers, co-workers and the public. VHS 14 Minute