Epilepsy and Seizures

Seizure response

Schools are required to make reasonable adjustments in the classroom and in relation to the student’s seizure activity or schedule that may require attendance at medical appointments. These adjustments should be outlined in the student’s Student Health Support Plan (DOCX).

Reasonable adjustments may include:

• development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) – the Epilepsy Foundation has planning guidance and resources as part of their Epilepsy Smart School Program
• setup of a student support group
• adjustment of assessment tasks related to time or reasonable expectations in group work
• examination adjustments related to increased reading time, breaks, or identified trigger considerations
• engagement of specialist services such as neuropsychologists, psychologists, occupational therapists or speech pathologists.