An absence seizure causes a short period of “blanking out” or staring into space. Like other kinds of seizures, they are caused by brief abnormal electrical activity in a person’s brain. An …

Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) is an epilepsy syndrome with absence seizures that begin in young children. They may stare blankly and are not aware.

Learn about an epilepsy that starts in early teens with absence (staring) and tonic-clonic seizures.

What is an atypical absence seizure? These seizures are a type of absence seizure that is atypical (a-TIP-i-kul). This means it’s different, unusual, or not typical compared to typical …

Types of seizures are classified by onset or beginning of a seizure: focal, generalized, or unknown. Learn about the new classification of seizure types.

The chance of remission (being seizure-free without medication) depends on the type. About 65% of children with childhood absence epilepsy do outgrow their seizures and are able to stop …

First aid for an absence seizure is a simple matter of being aware of the person in question and the area around them. Learn more at the Epilepsy Foundation.

What is the syndrome called epilepsy with myoclonic-absences? Epilepsy with myoclonic-absences is a rare form of epilepsy. Fewer than 1 in 100 children seen in a specialty center for …

Status epilepticus occurs when a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or when seizures occur close together and the person doesn't recover between seizures.

The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally on your journey with epilepsy and seizures. The Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of …