Talk Epilepsy Podcast
Talk Epilepsy Podcast
Epilepsy Scotland
When Julia's world turned upside down: A mother's journey through epilepsy and autism
20 minutes Posted Sep 25, 2024 at 9:16 am.
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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?