An Absence Seizure StoryHarvey's Journey

This site shares our personal experience only. Nothing here is medical advice — please speak with your own qualified healthcare provider about your child's care.

November 2021 – March 2022

The First Absence

31 March 2022

In November 2021, just as he turned four, Harvey had his first absence seizure.

By February 2022 we were at the Children's Brain and Nerves Clinic at Starship Hospital in Auckland. The neurologist suspected absence seizures and ordered an EEG. In March the results came back and confirmed the diagnosis.