Epilepsy syndromes

Find out about the different epilepsy syndromes

Dravet syndrome

Learn about Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe epilepsy that begins in infancy, including causes, diagnosis, seizures, treatments, and outlook.

Infantile spasms (West syndrome) 

Learn about infantile spasms (West syndrome), its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Get informed and find support for your child's epilepsy.

Self-limited epilepsy (SeLECTS)

Discover the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and support information for self-limited epilepsy with centro temporal spikes (seLECTS).

Childhood absence epilepsy 

Learn about childhood absence epilepsy, including diagnosis, seizures, and treatments. Find helpful information for parents and caregivers.

Juvenile absence epilepsy  

Learn about juvenile absence epilepsy, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Find support and resources for managing this epilepsy syndrome.

Rasmussen encephalitis

Learn about Rasmussen Syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and how Young Epilepsy supports children and families affected by this rare condition.

Sturge-Weber syndrome 

Learn about Sturge-Weber syndrome, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Find support and resources for managing this rare epilepsy syndrome.

Landau Kleffner syndrome

Learn about Landau-Kleffner syndrome, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Find support and resources for managing this rare epilepsy syndrome.

Aicardi syndrome

Learn about Aicardi syndrome, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Find support and resources for managing this rare epilepsy syndrome.

More information about epilepsy

Causes of epilepsy

Learn about the causes of epilepsy, including genetic, metabolic, unknown origins, and epilepsy in infants, from Young Epilepsy.

Epileptic seizures

Understand epileptic seizures, their types, causes, and management. Find resources and support for living with epilepsy.

Diagnosing epilepsy

Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed, what to expect at your first appointment, and how to get the right support for children and young people.

Treatments for epilepsy

Explore various epilepsy treatments, including medication, surgery, and dietary options. Find resources and support for managing epilepsy effectively.

Common co-occurring conditions

Explore common co-occurring conditions like autism, ADHD and dyspraxia in children with epilepsy, and how to recognise and support them early.