The preteen years are stressful for many parents. Bodies are changing, hormones are raging, and emotions run high, resulting in that preteen angst we all love. Between the elementary and teen years, kids are trying to figure out who they are and who they will become. As a parent, I…
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Two children with Dravet syndrome developed severe toxicity from the anti-seizure medicine valproic acid after stopping the ketogenic diet, a case study reported. The study, the first to report the issue, showed that the diet suppressed valproic acid blood levels in both children, which rose sharply once the diet…
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This week, I cried in an individualized education program (IEP) meeting. I didn’t even know what an IEP meeting was until I sat in a room full of education professionals the year my daughter Avery started preschool. An IEP was necessary for Avery, who is now 10, due to…
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Children with Dravet syndrome experience developmental and language delays, but the nature and severity of their communication difficulties can vary widely, a small study in Spain suggests. All six children in the study showed delays in language development, but their ability to understand and use language varied considerably. Some had…
Becoming educated and informed about Dravet syndrome is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnist’s words of wisdom to help you along on your Dravet syndrome journey.
There is no cure for Dravet syndrome yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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