This might look like

A heading inside a key finding. What follows is examples of how this pattern could show up on an ordinary day, not things we know happened.

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Under this heading we describe everyday situations, at home and at school, where the pattern in the finding might turn up. It is written with words like "might", "may" and "could" on purpose. These are possibilities offered to help you recognise something, not events we are reporting.

If a scenario fits Epilepsy Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes seizures. A seizure usually lasts a few seconds or minutes and stops by itself. Read the full definition of Epilepsy , it can be a useful thing to mention to a teacher or a GP GP Your family doctor. For many families the GP is the first person to talk to, and the person who refers your child on to a specialist. Read the full definition of GP , because concrete examples travel better than general worries. If it does not fit, ignore it. You know your child and we only know what the sliders told us.

Nothing under this heading is a finding about your child. It is a description of what the pattern can look like in general.

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