Guides

Short, practical answers for families keeping a diary of absence seizures.

• How do I time an absence seizure?

  Time what you observe, the way your care team asked, and note recovery separately.

• What should I write down after an absence seizure?

  A short list of essentials and optional context, kept as observations rather than conclusions.

• Is there a seizure diary that keeps data on my phone?

  What stays on your iPhone with Présence, and what can touch the network or leave the phone.

• How do I bring a detailed report to my child’s care team?

  Pick a date range, export, skim, write your questions, and share carefully.

• How do I log seizures for my child from my own phone?

  Keep the diary on the phone that’s with you, add secondhand reports later, and keep it light.

Présence is a personal wellness diary, not for emergencies. It doesn’t diagnose, treat, monitor, or alert. This guide isn’t first aid. Follow your child’s individual seizure action plan. If an episode is different from their usual pattern or you are unsure what to do, contact their care team; get emergency help for immediate danger such as trouble breathing or serious injury.