Can seizures occur if a student does not have epilepsy?
Yes. Epilepsy is an ongoing condition of recurrent unprovoked seizures. If a student has just a single seizure, and the seizure does not return, then it is not related to epilepsy. There are many types of non-epileptic seizures, and they often differ from those related to epilepsy. The most common difference between an epileptic and a non-epileptic seizure is that there is usually no evidence of any abnormal electrical brain activity after a non-epileptic seizure. Unless you’re aware that a student has epilepsy, it will likely be difficult for you to make this distinction—so it is important to treat any seizure you encounter with the same seriousness and sense of urgency.
