Josie-Mae
Josie-Mae had her first seizure at three and a half months and was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome at one year old. Mum, Lyz, shares their story.
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Our stories
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.
Sanvi
Sanvi had her first tonic-clonic seizure at 8 months old. Her parents, Jaish and Aditi, share their Dravet Journey.
Jacob
Jacob was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome at 15 months old. His mum, Jenny, shares the family's Dravet journey.
Neil
Neil, a healthy and beautiful baby, had his first seizure when he was 3 months. He was finally diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome aged 36.
Scarlett
Scarlett was born in 2014 and was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome aged 2 years old
Sienna
Sienna’s Dravet journey started early - she had her first seizure in October 2011 at just over three months old. Her genetic test results were unusual, even by Dravet standards.
Toby
Toby had his first seizure at 8 weeks old and was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome aged 7 months. Watch his video story.
Riley
Riley was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome at 3 years old. Watch a video about Riley's Dravet Journey aged 11, and then read about his life now as a 16 year old.
Harley
Harley was born in 2005 - he has Dravet Syndrome and a diagnosis of autism.