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Types of Seizures

How a positive attitude helped student overcome epilepsy challenges

March 4, 2024

By Deron Hamel Amber Demers recalls the first time she experienced a seizure – it was in 2007, the day before classes began when she was a first-year university student. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. Simultaneously, Amber found herself facing two new challenges: living with a seizure disorder and dealing with a full-time…

Scholarship recipient is inspired by those who’ve helped her thrive

November 3, 2023

By Deron Hamel Taylor Thomas is planning to use her talents and education to help others living with seizure disorders. Taylor, who is working towards a BA in psychology with a focus on neuropsychology at Brock University, says she has been inspired by the people who have helped her flourish in life while managing her…

Doctoral student uses his experiences with epilepsy to inspire others

June 8, 2023

By Deron Hamel Tyler Herrington is completing his doctoral studies focused on climate-change research, defying the odds a childhood physician gave his parents when asked how epilepsy would impact his life. As a child living with epilepsy, Tyler’s parents were told by the doctor that epilepsy would prevent their son from living a rich and…