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Dr. Norman Auckland Resource Centre
Our Resource Centre, named in honour of Dr. Norman Auckland, on whose vision the BC Epilepsy Society was built, is a collection of books, DVDs, and other materials available for loan to those interested in learning more about epilepsy and epilepsy-related issues. Society members are welcome to borrow resources for up to three weeks. Shipping is free outside of the lower mainland. For more information, please call our office at 604-875-6704, or email info@bcepilepsy.com.
Our Resource Centre library is constantly expanding with new editions and features. The following sample is a list of some of our popular materials.
BOOKS
Reference and History
Epilepsy: Patient and Family Guide, 3rd Edition
Orrin Devinsky, MD
The new edition of a best-selling and comprehensive guide that covers a wide range of medical, social, and legal issues in easy-to-understand language.
Epilepsy: 199 Answers, A Doctor Responds to his Patients Questions, 3rd Edition
Andrew Wilner, MD
An easy-to-read and informative book based on the idea that access to accurate and comprehensive information can empower people with epilepsy and help them gain control of their condition. It answers common questions across a range of symptoms, and encourages good relationships with healthcare professionals.
Women with Epilepsy: A Handbook of Health and Treatment Issues
Edited by Martha J. Morrell, MD and Kerry Flynn, MA
A collection of articles written by health professionals, this book deals with many aspects of women's health and epilepsy. Topics covered include menstuation, menopause, pregnancy, hormone, sexual and reproductive health, and more.
Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide for Parents, 3rd Edition
John M. Freeman, MD, Eileen P.G. Vining MD, and Diana J. Pillas
A comprehensive guide reflecting the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, this book encourages parents to help their children get involved, be active, and live normal lives despite their seizures.
The Falling Sickness: A History of Epilepsy from the Greeks to the Beginnings of Modern Neurology
Owsei Temkin
A classic work presenting the history of epilepsy in Western civilization from ancient times the beginnings of modern neurology.
Personal Accounts
You Are Not Alone: Parents of Teens with Epilepsy Share Words of Wisdom
The Epilepsy Foundation
A kit made up of DVDs, audio CDs, pamphlets, and a Facilitator's Guide to help parents cope with their child's epilepsy as the child becomes a teenager, and the parent's role changes. Parents are encouraged to use the kit to learn how to support and encourage their teen to take charge and learn how to manage their seizures and their life.
Epileptic
David B.
An award-winning animated novel by one of Europe's most celebrated comic artists. It tells the autobiographical story of his family's struggle with his older brother's seizures, and their search for a cure. Publishers Weekly has called it, "one of the greatest graphic novels ever published."
For Children
Koko the Service Dog: A Seizure Response Dog Shares His Story
Lisa Mink
Koko shares his story as a seizure dog in a fun and engaging manner that teaches children important lessons about people with disabilities - that it's not about what they can't do, but what they can do. This true story explains Koko's role as a seizure response dog and how important service dogs can be in the lives of people with disabilities. For ages 6-12
My Friend Matty: A Story about Living with Epilepsy
Debra and Richard Siravo
A comic book-style story perfect for parents, teachers, and others who seek to educate children about epilepsy. For ages 6-11.
Taking Seizure Disorders to School: A Story About Epilepsy
Kim Gosselin
This book for children is designed to dispel myths about epilepsy. It fills the need to explain seizures to classmates of children with epilepsy. A cheerful resource for kids with epilepsy, their families and teachers presented in a positive, upbeat and entertaining manner. For ages 5-10.
Dotty the Dalmatian has Epilepsy
Dr. Wellbrook Collection
In this book, Dotty the Dalmation discovers she has epilepsy. At first Dotty feels embarrassed and afraid. Once she accepts and controls her seizures, she helps firefighters save lives. This is an excellent story for explaining epilepsy, particularly tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures. For ages 3-7.
Lee: The Rabbit With Epilepsy
Deborah M. Moss
This is a story about a young rabbit with absence (petit mal) seizures. It tells how Lee and her family cope with the challenges of epilepsy, beginning with Lee's first seizure and visit to the doctor. For ages 3-7.
DVDs
Understanding Seizures and Epilepsy
Uses footage of real seizures and explores what happens when someone has a seizure. Examples are given to show how others can recognize seizures, know what to do - and know what not to do. In addition, people with epilepsy talk about how they would like friends, family and the general public to treat them just like everyone else. This DVD is especially relevant for community and caregiver teaching.
Seizures and You: Take Charge of the Facts
This award-winning educational DVD teaches teens the facts about epilepsy and seizures. It is directed not only to teens with epilepsy, but also their friends and classmates. It teaches how to recognize common seizure types and to respond appropriately to them through first aid and compassion.
Epilepsy 101: Information for People with Seizures
Provides basic information for people who have been diagnosed with epilepsy through interviews with patients and physicians. This is an excellent resource for individuals and their families who have a new diagnosis of epilepsy.
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