Hi, I’m Banks.

I’m a high school student from the Fredericksburg area. I created this website to support kids and teens with epilepsy and to help build a community where no one feels alone. Living with epilepsy can be really challenging, especially when it feels like no one around you fully understands what you’re going through. My goal is to create a safe, positive space to share experiences, find helpful resources, and connect with others who get it. You’re not alone – and this site is here for you.

I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2023, and since then I’ve been learning how to live a full, normal life while managing it. I have big dreams of becoming a paleontologist, and staying focused means keeping a very tight routine with my sleep, eating, and hydration. This site exists to help me connect with other people in the Fredericksburg, TX area who are dealing with similar struggles—so we can support each other, share experiences, and not feel so alone.

Local Resources

Seizure First Aid Training

UT Health in San Antonio regularly offers Seizure First Aid Training sessions for community members and families. Click the link below to see upcoming training dates.

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Austin Epilepsy Care Center

A comprehensive epilepsy care center in Austin that provides diagnostic evaluations (like EEG), personalized treatment plans, and ongoing neurological care.

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Epilepsy Alliance America

Epilepsy Alliance America is a national nonprofit that connects people with epilepsy and their families to education, support, advocacy, and community resources across the United States.

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Prepare your School

  • School Personnel Training – Ensure that all staff at the school are trained in Seizure Recognition and First Aid.
  • Download and Provide Posters for School if they do not have them available.
  • Schedule a meeting with school staff (or include during a scheduled 504 or IEP meeting) to discuss any accommodations needs and the Seizure Action Plan.
  • Make sure your child’s classroom is prepared. Do they have a seizure comfort kit? It could include a pillow, a blanket, an extra set of clothing, a special snack, or anything else to help your child post-seizure.
  • Complete any forms required for medication – including Anti-Seizure Drugs, (ASDs) as well as Rescue Medications. Get an extra labeled bottle of medication for the school if your child takes medication on campus.
This information was pulled from epilepsyallianceamerica.org

Educate Peers

Work with your school to educate your child’s classmates about epilepsy and seizures. Education is key to reducing stigma.

Epilepsy-related Book Recommendations for the Classroom

Kid-Friendly Videos About Epilepsy

1 in 26 videos provided by member organization Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA.

Reach Out for Support

If you want to talk about life with epilepsy, I’m here to listen.

You can reach out to me anytime – no question or story is too small.

I hope this can be a space where we support each other and connect.