I had the privilege to sit down with Aiden and his family to talk about his journey with Generalized Seizures, also known as Absence Seizures. Please click for Aiden's interview:
According to the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio
(Generalized) Absence Seizures (Previously called Petit Mal Seizures)
These seizures take the form of a blank, unresponsive stare lasting a few seconds.
Description: An abrupt, blank stare, lasting only a few seconds. Most common in children. May be accompanied by rapid blinking and/or chewing movements in the mouth. The person is unaware of their surroundings during the seizure, but quickly returns to full awareness once the seizure has stopped. May result in learning difficulties if not recognized and treated.
What it is not: Daydreaming, lack of attention, or deliberate ignorance of adult instructions
More information can be found:
www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizure-types/absence-seizures#What-is-an-absence-seizure?