"When my little one first had a seizure, I felt my heart stop - I didn’t know what was happening or how to help. Over time, I noticed that beyond the seizures, my child struggled with learning, keeping up in school, and sometimes even making friends. Watching them try so hard but feel left out broke me inside. Epilepsy isn’t just about seizures - it touches their growth, emotions, and everyday life in ways most people don’t see."

  • Symptoms of Epilepsy (as per ICD-11)
    • Recurrent, unprovoked seizures (brief episodes of involuntary movement, altered awareness, or unusual sensations).
    • Sudden changes in behavior, attention, or awareness during a seizure.
    • Staring spells or unresponsiveness for a few seconds (absence seizures).
    • Jerking movements of arms, legs, or entire body (generalized tonic-clonic seizures).
    • Stiffening of the body or sudden loss of muscle tone (drop attacks).
    • Temporary confusion, fatigue, or headaches after a seizure (postictal state).
  • Associated Developmental Concerns
    • Cognitive difficulties – problems with memory, attention, and processing speed.
    • Learning delays – slower academic progress, needing extra support in reading, writing, or problem-solving.
    • Language delays – difficulty with expressive and receptive communication.
    • Motor skill challenges – delays in coordination, balance, or fine motor abilities.
    • Behavioral concerns – hyperactivity, inattention, or emotional outbursts.
    • Social difficulties – struggling with peer relationships due to stigma, missed school days, or communication challenges.
    • Emotional impact – anxiety, fear of seizures, low self-esteem, or withdrawal from activities.
Epilepsy with associated developmental concerns

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Why Jeevaniyam?

Epilepsy affects more than seizures - it impacts growth, emotions, and learning. Our Jeevashakthi approach blends medical management, Ayurveda for neurological balance, therapies for cognition and motor skills, yoga for relaxation, and AI-based progress monitoring. We walk with families to ensure children stay safe, grow with confidence, and live fuller lives.

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Children with epilepsy may experience memory, attention, language, and motor delays due to the underlying neurological condition or effects of seizures and medications. Observing patterns such as difficulty keeping up in school, trouble with coordination, or slower development compared to peers can indicate a link.

Yes. Children may feel anxious about having seizures, struggle with low self-esteem, or withdraw from activities. They may also face stigma from peers or experience frustration due to learning challenges associated with seizures.

Effective therapies include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, cognitive stimulation exercises, sensory integration therapy, music therapy, behavior therapy, yoga, and mindfulness techniques. These address motor, cognitive, communication, and emotional needs.

Parents and caregivers should learn seizure first aid, maintain routines, create safe environments, communicate with teachers and school staff, and monitor triggers or patterns. Immediate actions during a seizure include keeping the child on their side, timing the seizure, and seeking emergency help if it lasts too long.

Jeevaniyam provides a holistic approach combining neurology care, Ayurveda, multidisciplinary therapies, yoga, mindfulness, individualized education support, and family coaching. This approach helps children develop independence, academic skills, social confidence, and emotional resilience while ensuring seizure safety.
 

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