Andrew and Julia

When Julia’s world turned upside down: A mother’s journey through epilepsy and autism

Imagine your teenage son’s life suddenly interrupted by epilepsy. This was Julia’s reality in 2020 when Andrew, just 17, was diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing tonic-clonic seizures.

In our latest #TalkEpilepsyPodcast, she opens up about the unique challenges of navigating not only epilepsy but also autism in her son’s life. How does a mother cope with this double diagnosis? What unexpected strengths has she discovered?

You can listen to the podcast by clicking here.