When a Child’s Staring Spells May Need Medical Attention

Some children have episodes when they stare for a while.

Parents may not always know what causes these episodes.

Instead of trying to interrupt every episode, they can keep notes about what happens.

They should record how often the episodes occur and how long they last.

They can also write down what the child was doing before the episode.

It is useful to notice whether the child answers when spoken to.

A short, safely recorded video may help the doctor understand what is happening.

Parents should talk with a paediatrician if the child’s behaviour seems different from usual.