Do any of you guys have epilepsy or have family members or friends who have epilepsy?
One of my sons (just turned 15) has it. He's on medication, but he still has seizures sometimes. About one every few months. It's a bit scary for us, but he doesn't remember anything.
It is enough to disrupt his life though, and limit some of his options. For example, he can't go for his drivers license (his brother just got his). He can't ride a bike to a friend's house.
He has also had to limit his computer gaming, which he absolutely loves doing, and has an extensive group of friends online.
Most are school mates, including keeping in touch with former school friends that have emigrated to other countries with their families for work.
Having his gaming decreased has resulted in some unhappiness for him, but I want to get him interested in other things.
I've been trying to think of other things to get him involved in. Hobbies and activities. I've tried before with things like martial arts and tai chi, but he wasn't really keen.
I've recently suggested hiking, learning the guitar together, and even board games, but I don't think they hit the mark for him either (I haven't given up on board games though, heh heh - just need to find the right one maybe).
As far as physical pursuits go, I have to keep safety in mind. Team sports, climbing, riding bikes, swimming, sailing and other options have considerable risks for him. Golfing is one on my list to consider, although I've never done it myself.
I'm posting this here because I get the impression that all the members here have a broad range of interests and backgrounds, and you may be able to make some suggestions I haven't thought of.
Some of you, or people you know, may have the condition too, and have insights about things to pursue. Like most 15 year olds, he's right into games, but there are other fun things to do. I need to inspire him somehow.
One of my sons (just turned 15) has it. He's on medication, but he still has seizures sometimes. About one every few months. It's a bit scary for us, but he doesn't remember anything.
It is enough to disrupt his life though, and limit some of his options. For example, he can't go for his drivers license (his brother just got his). He can't ride a bike to a friend's house.
He has also had to limit his computer gaming, which he absolutely loves doing, and has an extensive group of friends online.
Most are school mates, including keeping in touch with former school friends that have emigrated to other countries with their families for work.
Having his gaming decreased has resulted in some unhappiness for him, but I want to get him interested in other things.
I've been trying to think of other things to get him involved in. Hobbies and activities. I've tried before with things like martial arts and tai chi, but he wasn't really keen.
I've recently suggested hiking, learning the guitar together, and even board games, but I don't think they hit the mark for him either (I haven't given up on board games though, heh heh - just need to find the right one maybe).
As far as physical pursuits go, I have to keep safety in mind. Team sports, climbing, riding bikes, swimming, sailing and other options have considerable risks for him. Golfing is one on my list to consider, although I've never done it myself.
I'm posting this here because I get the impression that all the members here have a broad range of interests and backgrounds, and you may be able to make some suggestions I haven't thought of.
Some of you, or people you know, may have the condition too, and have insights about things to pursue. Like most 15 year olds, he's right into games, but there are other fun things to do. I need to inspire him somehow.