Seeing someone have a seizure can be a scary experience, especially if that person is a young child. You may be afraid to respond, but a few simple actions can make a huge difference for someone experiencing a seizure. Knowing the following seizure first aid and safety tips can help keep you and the child safe.

Madison Berl, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist who specializes in epilepsy, answers a few questions about Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and explains the importance of seizure management to reduce your child’s risk for SUDEP and other epilepsy complications.