Welcome to ESWO's Epilepsy Modules

Epilepsy Education

A diagnosis of epilepsy can happen to anyone at any time. It is more common than you may think, affecting 1 in 100 people with approximately 30,000 people living with epilepsy in Southwestern Ontario. Would you know what to do if you witnessed a seizure? Thank you for taking the initiative to learn more about epilepsy and seizure first aid.

Authoritative Information

All content is vetted and approved by the Medical Advisors on our Board of Directors.

Common Q & A Included

Each module contains a section of the most commonly asked questions.

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of a module, a Certificate of Completion will be available for download.

Online Epilepsy Modules

Free

Teacher Tool Kit

Information for Schools Supporting
Students with Epilepsy

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Free

Clinic to Community

Information for People with Epilepsy
and Their Families (Adults and Pediatric)

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Free

Epilepsy in the Workplace

Information for Employees with Epilepsy
and Employers of People with Epilepsy

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What Our Clients Have to Say

“We were introduced to the people at Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario. They’ve been great. They helped mum and me understand what was going on with me and how to best take care of me. Whenever mum had a question, they were there to answer. The best part is that they helped me tell my story to my classmates last year. It made me feel less on the outside.”
Kait (age 10)
Child with Epilepsy
“Shortly after Feliks’ diagnosis and discharge from his first hospital stay, his parents were connected with Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario. This became an excellent resource to find information and ask questions about all things Epilepsy. ‘We’re grateful for the amazing community that ESWO has brought into our lives. It is an excellent resource and safe landing zone for parents of littles dealing with seizures of all types.’”
Sara
mom of Feliks (age 3)
“People should know that epilepsy is not just dropping to the ground and shaking like it is shown in the movies. There are all different kinds of seizures and it’s better to ask questions about it than just to assume because there are a whole lot more people that have it than what you think. I also think that more education needs to be done within schools, especially in classrooms where there is a student with epilepsy. This will help the teacher and classmates understand what to look for and what needs to be done to help. Expecting a stereotypical tonic-clonic seizure is unfair to those living with epilepsy, as there are over 40 forms where full body convulsions are not included. ESWO has a lot of resources, both for general public information and for those who have just recently been diagnosed or are needing further support.”
Tara
Adult with Epilepsy
“The fears began to pile up and we dug out the card to ask for advice. The voice on the other end of the phone was so helpful and took the time to speak to us over a Zoom appointment and gave us the tools we needed to put our fears in check and get back to living our lives again. They eased the worry and disconnection we felt as a family who had to navigate a new condition on behalf of our son when neither of us had any lived experience with epilepsy before. We have people we can lean on who know the ropes. We don’t worry any more that we are calling our doctors too much or ignoring obvious red flags because we have this rich resource of volunteers, staff, and others with epilepsy to ask first. We are now coming upon a full year seizure free and so thankful for the love and support of the ESWO community.”
The Clarke Family
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