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91大神 Children鈥檚 epilepsy specialists help children and families better manage seizures and daily life. We provide a range of care, from medicine and diet to surgery and neurostimulation.&nbsp;We focus on all the minutes in the day that a child isn鈥檛 having a seizure. In other words, we help families see the whole picture.<a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/central-florida-neuroscience-center.html\"></a></p>\r\n<p>Our epilepsy teams are part of recognized pediatric neuroscience centers in&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-neuroscience-center.html\">Delaware</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/central-florida-neuroscience-center.html\">Florida</a>. Among them are renowned researchers and experts in epilepsy and seizure care.&nbsp;Our Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Delaware provides the most advanced treatments for&nbsp;kids with complex conditions.&nbsp;We lead the way, advocating for new approaches in managing seizures and improving quality of life for children.</p>\r\n<p>As a team, our pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, clinical nurses, neuropsychologists, dietitians, care coordinators and social workers tend to every aspect of your child鈥檚 health.</p>\r\n<p>Together, we work to help your child spend more time just being a kid. We empower your whole family throughout the journey.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-c134123c27 class=cmp-text>

91大神 Children鈥檚 epilepsy specialists help children and families better manage seizures and daily life. We provide a range of care, from medicine and diet to surgery and neurostimulation.聽We focus on all the minutes in the day that a child isn鈥檛 having a seizure. In other words, we help families see the whole picture.

Our epilepsy teams are part of recognized pediatric neuroscience centers in聽Delaware and Florida. Among them are renowned researchers and experts in epilepsy and seizure care.聽Our Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Delaware provides the most advanced treatments for聽kids with complex conditions.聽We lead the way, advocating for new approaches in managing seizures and improving quality of life for children.

As a team, our pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, clinical nurses, neuropsychologists, dietitians, care coordinators and social workers tend to every aspect of your child鈥檚 health.

Together, we work to help your child spend more time just being a kid. We empower your whole family throughout the journey.

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We have many pediatric neurologists and locations聽鈥� find the care closest to you:

91大神 Children's provides the latest care for all types of epilepsy and seizures, including hard-to-treat refractory epilepsy, or seizures that don鈥檛 respond to medicines. No matter where your family is in your epilepsy journey, we help guide you to the next right thing. We base our treatment on your child鈥檚 and family鈥檚 goals.</p>\r\n<p>We offer a range of services and treatment options:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Advanced diagnostics</b>, including the safe, accurate neuroimaging and 24/7 EEG testing at state-of-the-art Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs).</li>\r\n<li><b>Ketogenic diet counseling</b> from <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/nutrition.html\">registered dietitians</a> to help control seizures.</li>\r\n<li><b>Neuromodulation therapies </b>like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS) and deep brain stimulation to help reduce seizure frequency and duration.</li>\r\n<li><b>Epilepsy surgery</b> from <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-neurosurgery.other\">neurosurgeons</a> who use highly advanced image guidance system for the best possible outcomes.</li>\r\n<li><b>Neuropsychology services</b> from specialists who know how seizures can affect a child鈥檚 thinking and behavior.</li>\r\n<li><b>Education and support for daily living</b>, including sick day care plans and seizure action plans you can share with your child鈥檚 school.</li>\r\n<li><b>Specialized programs for kids with seizures related to complex conditions</b> like <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/tuberous-sclerosis-complex-program-delaware-valley.html\">tuberous sclerosis</a> and neurofibromatosis.</li>\r\n<li><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/support.html\">Services and support</a>&nbsp;from a team&nbsp;</b>of care coordinators, social workers, Child Life specialists and others who help your family navigate care, cope with a diagnosis and find resources in your community.</li>\r\n<li><b>Help with </b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/transition-of-care.html\"><b>transition to adult</b></a> epilepsy care.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-a666b9d4b8 class=cmp-text>

91大神 Children's provides the latest care for all types of epilepsy and seizures, including hard-to-treat refractory epilepsy, or seizures that don鈥檛 respond to medicines. No matter where your family is in your epilepsy journey, we help guide you to the next right thing. We base our treatment on your child鈥檚 and family鈥檚 goals.

We offer a range of services and treatment options:

• Advanced diagnostics, including the safe, accurate neuroimaging and 24/7 EEG testing at state-of-the-art Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs).
• Ketogenic diet counseling from registered dietitians to help control seizures.
• Neuromodulation therapies like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS) and deep brain stimulation to help reduce seizure frequency and duration.
• Epilepsy surgery from neurosurgeons who use highly advanced image guidance system for the best possible outcomes.
• Neuropsychology services from specialists who know how seizures can affect a child鈥檚 thinking and behavior.
• Education and support for daily living, including sick day care plans and seizure action plans you can share with your child鈥檚 school.
• Specialized programs for kids with seizures related to complex conditions like tuberous sclerosis and neurofibromatosis.
• Services and support聽from a team聽of care coordinators, social workers, Child Life specialists and others who help your family navigate care, cope with a diagnosis and find resources in your community.
• Help with transition to adult epilepsy care.

When you come to 91大神 Children's, you get a range of diagnostic and treatment services. Here鈥檚 what to expect for certain visits.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-eb33a59ab7 class=cmp-text>

When you come to 91大神 Children's, you get a range of diagnostic and treatment services. Here鈥檚 what to expect for certain visits.

An EEG is a painless test that records your child's brain wave patterns to help diagnose and understand different types of epilepsy. While not painful, the process can be unfamiliar for children. The study typically lasts about an hour, and it's often beneficial if your child can sleep during parts of it.</p>\r\n<p>During the EEG:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your child will relax in a comfortable position.</li>\r\n<li>A technologist will carefully place small sensors (electrodes) on your child's head using a special paste.</li>\r\n<li>Your child may be asked to perform simple tasks like deep breathing or looking at flashing lights.</li>\r\n<li>We'll monitor your child's safety throughout the entire process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>To prepare for the EEG, you might get instructions about adjusting your child鈥檚 sleep schedule the night before. This can help ensure they鈥檙e relaxed or even sleepy during the test, which often improves the quality of the readings.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-22f48c3f7e class=cmp-text>

An EEG is a painless test that records your child's brain wave patterns to help diagnose and understand different types of epilepsy. While not painful, the process can be unfamiliar for children. The study typically lasts about an hour, and it's often beneficial if your child can sleep during parts of it.

During the EEG:

• Your child will relax in a comfortable position.
• A technologist will carefully place small sensors (electrodes) on your child's head using a special paste.
• Your child may be asked to perform simple tasks like deep breathing or looking at flashing lights.
• We'll monitor your child's safety throughout the entire process.

To prepare for the EEG, you might get instructions about adjusting your child鈥檚 sleep schedule the night before. This can help ensure they鈥檙e relaxed or even sleepy during the test, which often improves the quality of the readings.

For some children, a stay in our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is needed to gather more information about their brain activity. This continuous EEG monitoring provides valuable insights that help us accurately diagnose epilepsy and tailor your child's treatment plan.</p>\r\n<p>What to expect during an EMU stay:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>An EEG technologist will attach electrodes to your child's scalp to continuously record brain activity.</li>\r\n<li>You'll stay with your child throughout the entire visit, typically lasting one or more nights.</li>\r\n<li>Our team, including Child Life specialists, will ensure your child stays comfortable and engaged with age-appropriate activities.</li>\r\n<li>The study concludes once we've collected sufficient data, usually with discharge in the late morning.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>This extended monitoring in a controlled environment allows us to capture crucial information about your child's brain activity. It can us provide the most effective care for their specific type of epilepsy.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-0366297af9 class=cmp-text>

For some children, a stay in our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is needed to gather more information about their brain activity. This continuous EEG monitoring provides valuable insights that help us accurately diagnose epilepsy and tailor your child's treatment plan.

What to expect during an EMU stay:

• An EEG technologist will attach electrodes to your child's scalp to continuously record brain activity.
• You'll stay with your child throughout the entire visit, typically lasting one or more nights.
• Our team, including Child Life specialists, will ensure your child stays comfortable and engaged with age-appropriate activities.
• The study concludes once we've collected sufficient data, usually with discharge in the late morning.

This extended monitoring in a controlled environment allows us to capture crucial information about your child's brain activity. It can us provide the most effective care for their specific type of epilepsy.

For some kids with hard-to-control epilepsy, our team may recommend specialized dietary therapy, such as the ketogenic diet. This high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet can help reduce or even stop seizures in some cases.</p>\r\n<p>Here's what to expect:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You'll meet with our specialist and dietitian to discuss if this therapy is right for your child.</li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;If recommended, your child will be admitted to the hospital for a few days to start the diet safely.</li>\r\n<li>Our dietitian will create a personalized meal plan for your child.</li>\r\n<li>You'll receive training on preparing keto meals and monitoring ketone levels.</li>\r\n<li>We'll closely monitor your child's response to the diet and make necessary adjustments.</li>\r\n<li>Regular follow-up appointments and blood tests will be scheduled.</li>\r\n<li>Our team will provide resources, recipes and support for managing the diet at home and school.</li>\r\n<li>The diet is typically tried for several months and may continue for about two years if effective.</li>\r\n<li>We'll support you throughout the process from the start to potential transition off the diet.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>While the ketogenic diet can be challenging, many families find the effort worthwhile when it improves their child's seizure control. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-421931dea2 class=cmp-text>

For some kids with hard-to-control epilepsy, our team may recommend specialized dietary therapy, such as the ketogenic diet. This high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet can help reduce or even stop seizures in some cases.

Here's what to expect:

• You'll meet with our specialist and dietitian to discuss if this therapy is right for your child.
• 聽If recommended, your child will be admitted to the hospital for a few days to start the diet safely.
• Our dietitian will create a personalized meal plan for your child.
• You'll receive training on preparing keto meals and monitoring ketone levels.
• We'll closely monitor your child's response to the diet and make necessary adjustments.
• Regular follow-up appointments and blood tests will be scheduled.
• Our team will provide resources, recipes and support for managing the diet at home and school.
• The diet is typically tried for several months and may continue for about two years if effective.
• We'll support you throughout the process from the start to potential transition off the diet.

While the ketogenic diet can be challenging, many families find the effort worthwhile when it improves their child's seizure control. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

VNS therapy is an advanced treatment option for certain types of epilepsy that don't respond well to medication alone. Here's what you can expect if your child is recommended for VNS therapy:</p>\r\n<p>The procedure is usually done as same-day, or outpatient, surgery.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your child will receive anesthesia to ensure comfort.</li>\r\n<li>The surgeon will make a small cut in the chest to implant the generator device.</li>\r\n<li>Wires will be threaded from the generator to the left vagus nerve in the neck.</li>\r\n<li>The incision will be closed with a few stitches and covered with a bandage.</li>\r\n<li>Most children go home the same day as the surgery.</li>\r\n<li>A few weeks after surgery, we'll activate and program the device.</li>\r\n<li>We'll teach you how to use the device, including the handheld magnet for seizure control.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-ca9231e767 class=cmp-text>

VNS therapy is an advanced treatment option for certain types of epilepsy that don't respond well to medication alone. Here's what you can expect if your child is recommended for VNS therapy:

The procedure is usually done as same-day, or outpatient, surgery.

• Your child will receive anesthesia to ensure comfort.
• The surgeon will make a small cut in the chest to implant the generator device.
• Wires will be threaded from the generator to the left vagus nerve in the neck.
• The incision will be closed with a few stitches and covered with a bandage.
• Most children go home the same day as the surgery.
• A few weeks after surgery, we'll activate and program the device.
• We'll teach you how to use the device, including the handheld magnet for seizure control.

Epilepsy surgery is a procedure done on the brain to reduce or stop seizures. It's considered when a child's seizures aren't controlled by medicine or other treatments. The goal is to remove or separate the area of the brain causing seizures. While every surgery is different, you can general expect the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your child will undergo various tests to determine if surgery is appropriate and to locate the seizure source.</li>\r\n<li>A team of specialists will meet to plan the surgery.</li>\r\n<li>Some children may need intracranial EEG monitoring before surgery.</li>\r\n<li>On surgery day, your child will receive general anesthesia.</li>\r\n<li>The surgeon will perform a craniotomy to access the brain.</li>\r\n<li>Depending on the type, the surgery may involve removing brain tissue or cutting the corpus callosum (nerves that connect the two sides of the brain).</li>\r\n<li>Most surgeries last several hours.</li>\r\n<li>Your child will recover in a special unit, and may spend the first night in intensive care.</li>\r\n<li>Typical hospital stay is three to four days, depending on the procedure.</li>\r\n<li>Full recovery usually takes three to four weeks.</li>\r\n<li>Follow-up care may include various therapies and regular check-ups.</li>\r\n<li>You'll receive instructions on when to call the doctor post-surgery.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-475e0dec03 class=cmp-text>

Epilepsy surgery is a procedure done on the brain to reduce or stop seizures. It's considered when a child's seizures aren't controlled by medicine or other treatments. The goal is to remove or separate the area of the brain causing seizures. While every surgery is different, you can general expect the following:

• Your child will undergo various tests to determine if surgery is appropriate and to locate the seizure source.
• A team of specialists will meet to plan the surgery.
• Some children may need intracranial EEG monitoring before surgery.
• On surgery day, your child will receive general anesthesia.
• The surgeon will perform a craniotomy to access the brain.
• Depending on the type, the surgery may involve removing brain tissue or cutting the corpus callosum (nerves that connect the two sides of the brain).
• Most surgeries last several hours.
• Your child will recover in a special unit, and may spend the first night in intensive care.
• Typical hospital stay is three to four days, depending on the procedure.
• Full recovery usually takes three to four weeks.
• Follow-up care may include various therapies and regular check-ups.
• You'll receive instructions on when to call the doctor post-surgery.