We are delighted to have published a new resource for children with epilepsy who are preparing for EEGs.
This new resource has been written by media volunteer Paula McCulloch – who is mother of epilepsy warrior Leo. Earlier this year, leaning on her experience as Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist - and experiences with Leo - Paula developed a story for children preparing for sleep-deprived EEGs. This led to the publication of Leo and the Brain Signal Quest.
In feedback received from both parents and Healthcare Professionals alike, it was noted how a similar resource for awake EEGs would also be useful for children with epilepsy – so Paula developed Sam and the Brain Wave Adventure.
The story follows Sam and her trusty companion Pip as they navigate the high seas to learn more about her brain waves. As with Leo and the Brain Signal Quest, Paula and Leo decided to donate this story to Epilepsy Ireland. We were delighted to work with Paula and Leo to produce this story, and we are delighted to say that Sam and the Brain Wave Adventure has now been published in the lead up to National Epilepsy Week 2026.
We would like to thank Leo and Paula for their efforts in producing this resource which we hope will help many children with epilepsy preparing for EEGs. A huge thank you also to Philip Elliott for masterfully illustrating the story and for bringing Sam to Life.
You can download this new book at the end of this article or should you wish to request a physical copy, please submit your request via the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
Thank you once again to Paula and Leo for producing this story which we hope will be of benefit to many children with epilepsy across Ireland.
Remember – whether you are living with epilepsy or supporting a loved one with the condition, our services are here for you. If you need any information or support about epilepsy or want to learn more about the services we offer, get in touch with your local Community Resource Officer. You can find their details on the ‘Our Local Services’ section page of our website.
Together, we can achieve a society where no person’s life is limited by epilepsy.
Further Information
- Learn more about Leo and the Brain Signal Quest by visiting the ‘News’ section of our website
- Read the story Paula shared for International Epilepsy Day by visiting the ‘International Epilepsy Day 2026’ page on our website
- Find out more about National Epilepsy Week by visiting the ‘Events’ section of our website