Do you know what to do if someone has a seizure? If you recently attended a presentation by the Epilepsy Association of WNY you would be able to respond proudly, "Yes, I do".

The goal of the education program is to reduce the stigma and fear associated with Epilepsy. By teaching the different seizure types and first aid, we enable our audiences to be more comfortable when dealing with seizures, whether it be in the classroom, workplace or anywhere in the general public.

Community Educators present programs based on the age and needs of the audience. There is no minimum or maximum size audience required. Presentations range from school children to college students, school nurses and faculty, as well as for caregiver and workplace training. The duration of presentations usually range from 30 minutes to two hours.

Most presentations include:

Definitions of Epilepsy and seizure, causes of Epilepsy, treatments available for Epilepsy, descriptions of the most common types of seizures, and proper seizure first aid.

Other topics commonly covered are:

• Myths and misconceptions
• Seizure Triggers
• How to prevent Epilepsy
• Pseudoseizures
• Alcohol and seizures
• Women and Epilepsy
• Anti-Epileptic drugs
• Living safely with seizures
• Swimming safety
• First Aid in special circumstances
• Senior Citizens and seizures
• Psychosocial Aspects
• Teacher Tips
• Why it's important to recognize childhood seizures
• Facts about children and seizure disorders
• How you can help the doctor

Student presentations can include:

• Brain Functions
• Famous People with Epilepsy
• Epilepsy Trivia
• Games and stories