Information to support parents of young children diagnosed with a form of epilepsy

Myoclonic-Astatic Epilepsy (MAE), or Doose Syndrome, is an epilepsy syndrome of early childhood that is often resistant to medication (intractable epilepsy) characterised by the core seizure-type, the drop attack or drop seizure. Parents new to MAE can be encouraged knowing that many families and their doctors have found successful ways to treat this challenging disorder. You can read about families' personal experiences, learn about treatment options, connect with other parents, and gain insight into successful management of MAE on this website. myoclonic astatic epilepsy, MAE, doose syndrome, drop seizures, drop attack, ketogenic diet, NCSE, non convulsive status epilepticus, myoclonic astatic epilepsy, intractable seizures, lennox gastaut syndrome, LGS, GEFS+

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The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) is the worlds preeminent association of physicians and other health professionals working towards a world where no persons' life is limited by Epilepsy. Its mission is to provide the highest quality of care and well-being for those afflicted with the condition and other related seizure disorders.

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