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.
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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.
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.
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.
Iwan
Iwan was born in 2007. He was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome at the age of four.
Arlo
Arlo experienced his first tonic-clonic seizure aged 2 months; he was 3 years old when finally diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome.