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Learn what seizures look like and how to help a friend if they have a seizure.
Epilepsy affects the body’s nervous system. The nervous system includes your brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The autonomic nervous system is controlled by the brain. It tells your heart to beat, your lungs to breathe, and more. The somatic nervous system is controlled by you. It tells your body to do things such as jump and smile.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Do you or any of your friends have epilepsy? What is having epilepsy like for you or them?
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Have you read any other books about people with health needs? How were those needs similar to or different from epilepsy?
Text-to-World
Many successful people have epilepsy. With the help of an adult, look up one or two people with epilepsy who interest you. Write about a few things they accomplished while having the condition.