Receiving a diagnosis of Dravet Syndrome can be a frightening experience. Its important to remember you are not alone - other families are going through similar experiences. We have gathered together a number of written stories and videos from our Dravet Syndrome UK community. Always remember that, even though their symptoms and experiences may be similar, every child or adult living with Dravet Syndrome is different and can present differently.
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Thomas, aged 18, lives at home with his parents, Scott and Sarah, sister Poppy and brother Louie. He had his first seizure at 10 weeks old. Scott and Sarah share their family’s experience.
Robbie, now aged 41, had his first seizure at five months old. He lives with his Mum, Fiona and Dad, Graham in Fife. Fiona shares their story.
Jessie, now aged 20, had her first seizure at 10 months old. Mum, Rachel, shares their story from first seizures, diagnosis, through childhood and the transition to adult services.
Poppy, age 19, lives with her Mum Vicki, Dad Karl and sister Lyla. Vicki shares their story.
Ben received his Dravet Syndrome diagnosis as an adult, despite having had his first seizures, 3 febrile convulsions, at 5 months old. Mum, Liz, tells their story.
Elise is daughter to Stella and Phil and older sister to Jasmine. She lives as a full-time resident on a specialist school/college campus. Stella shares their story.
Hannah had her first seizure at 3 months old. Now a young adult, her Mum Kelly, shares more about the challenges they've faced and the transition from children's to adult services.
Charlotte is 25 years old and lives with her mum, Julie. She was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome at 10 years old.
Lucy lives in Supported Independent Living. Mum, Denise, shares their journey.
