Explaining Epilepsy to Children

[Beanimum]

I would be really grateful for any advice on explaining epilepsy to young children and their siblings.

My 4 year old was diagnosed 6 months ago, he had tcs and absences. His epilepsy is (hopefully) now well controlled with medication. We have given him a very brief explanation, but I think a bit more is needed as he gets older, particularly as he starts school in september and we have to explain that he won't be able to use the climbing equipment in the playground.

Have you looked at epilepsy action's website - they have a special website subsection just for children here [http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/kids/] though he might be a bit small for it yet, but they also have leaflets which you could sit together with him and read through?
Have a look at their publications list...NSE also good, and they have a link to this book here [http://shop.epilepsysociety.org.uk/product/everything-a-child-needs-to-know-about-epilepsy-book/44824/]
Good luck with this xxx

Thanks. Yes, I have joined the epilepsy action website, I'll take a look.