What does an absence seizure look like?

What does an absence seizure look like?

If your child experiences an absence seizure:

• They may look like they are staring off into space or have a blank stare. Your child has temporarily lost awareness of what’s happening around them.
• They may suddenly stop all activity — even in the middle of an activity — and will not respond during the seizure. This is especially notable during school or when they are breathing heavily.
• Their eyes may turn upwards or their eyelids may flutter.