Absence Seizures: Understanding Childhood Lapses
Absence seizures, also known as petit mal seizures, are a type of generalized seizure characterized by brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. They are the most common type of seizure in children. It has been estimated that up to 3% of school-aged children experience absence seizures (Lempert, Bauer, & Schmidt, 2002). Absence seizures usually last only […]