• Previously known as petit mal seizures
• Causes a short period of “blanking out” or staring into space
• Usually affect only a person’s awareness of what is going on at that time, with immediate recovery

• May be referred to as a “drop attack” or “drop seizure”
• Person has a sudden loss of muscle tone and goes limp
• Mild seizures look like a head nod or drop, while severe seizures can cause a person to fall to the ground
• People with these types of seizures may wear helmets to protect from injuries 

• Also known as ADHD

• Blank staring with eye blinking, chewing movements, or lip smacking
• Could include finger or hand rubbing, or other small hand movements
• May begin and end gradually, usually lasting for about 5 to 30 seconds
• May be difficult to distinguish between this seizure type and typical behavior in those with cognitive impairment 

• Issues with behavior or irritability 

• Associated with repeated jerking movements lasting a few seconds to a minute that cannot be stopped by restraining or repositioning the arms or legs
• Most commonly occur in babies
• Often seen as part of a tonic-clonic seizure and may be difficult to distinguish from a myoclonic seizure; however, the jerking is more regular and sustained during a clonic seizure
• May also be associated with jerking or clonic movements that follow stiffening of muscles, as in a tonic-clonic seizure, and can last seconds to 1 to 2 minutes

• Or developmental delays, such as losing interest in toys

• Losing interest in toys, speech delays, or other delays identified by a doctor

• Dravet syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy that typically begins in the first year of life and is marked by frequent, often prolonged seizures in the early phases

• Used to be called simple partial seizures
• Person is fully alert and able to interact

Experiences can include:

• Involuntary motor movements on one side of the body
• Intense sensory or emotional episodes, such as déjà vu or feeling unexplained emotions

• Used to be called complex partial seizures
• Person loses consciousness, may not respond, and has no memory of the seizure

Experiences vary, but can include:

• Starting with a blank stare, followed by chewing/lip smacking
• Random activity like picking at the air or clothes, attempting to pick up objects, remove clothing, repeat words or phrases, etc

• Formerly known as “grand mal” seizures and is what most people think of when they hear the word seizure
• Person loses consciousness or awareness, muscles extend and become rigid, and then muscles jerk rhythmically on both sides of the body 

• Occur within first year of life, usually by 4 to 8 months
• Typically seen as a sudden bending forward of the body with stiffening of the arms and legs lasting for a few seconds
• Some infants arch their backs as they extend their arms and legs
• Frequently occur in clusters upon awakening or going to sleep
• May look like a startle reflex in infants

• Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare form of epilepsy that usually begins in childhood and is associated with multiple kinds of seizures.

• Sudden, brief shock-like muscle movements or jerks that usually don’t last more than a second or two
• Person is alert
• May occur in clusters and may be more pronounced upon wakening 

• Such as oppositional disorders

• Problems with the kidneys

• Aggression that is extreme or unpredictable

• Including bumps on skin or white spots

• Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep

• Such as gazing or staring

• Muscles in the body, arms, or legs suddenly become stiff or tense
• May happen during sleep or can cause a person to fall if standing
• Typically lasts for less than 20 seconds at a time 

• Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition characterized by the development of noncancerous tumors that may cause a range of symptoms, including seizures.