Seizures : A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
The term "seizure" is often used interchangeably with "convulsion." Convulsions are when a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. During convulsions, the person's muscles contract and relax repeatedly. There are many different types of seizures. Some have mild symptoms and no body shaking.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms may stop after a few seconds minutes, or continue for 15 minutes. They rarely continue longer.
The person may have warning symptoms before the attack, such as:
• Fear or anxiety
• Nausea
• Vertigo
• Visual symptoms (such as flashing bright lights, spots, or wavy lines before the eyes)
TREATMENT
Anticonvulsants commonly used to stabilize mood include valproic acid (considered one of the most effective), carbamazepine, lamotrigine, topiramate, and gabapentin
Autism [Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)] : Autism also called Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Autism is a disorder that is usually diagnosed in early childhood. The main signs and symptoms of autism involve communication, social interactions and repetitive behaviors. Children with autism might have problems talking with you, or they might not look you in the eye when you talk to them. They may spend a lot of time putting things in order before they can pay attention, or they may say the same sentence again and again to calm themselves down. They often seem to be in their "own world." Because people with autism can have very different features or symptoms, health care providers think of autism as a "spectrum" disorder. Asperger syndrome is a milder version of the disorder. Autism lasts throughout a person's lifetime. There is no cure, but treatment can help.
Treatments
• Treatments include behavior and communication therapies and medicines to control symptoms. Starting treatment as early as possible is important.