Table 3.

Zone Descriptions

	ZONE 1	ZONE 2	ZONE 3
SEIZURES	View seizures as the cause and solution to co-occurring psychiatric, cognitive, and social problems.	Seizures are seen as a part of the child that complicates cooccurring problems but does not account for them.	Seizures are one of many complex issues the child has.
COMORBID SYMPTOMS OR PROBLEMS	Normalizes psychiatric, cognitive, social difficulties and problematic behaviors.	Able to identify psychiatric, cognitive and social difficulties as problematic requiring attention.	Able to identify psychiatric, cognitive and social problematic behaviors as creating difficulties and implications on multiple aspects of the child’s life.
INTERVENTIONS	Accommodate child’s psychiatric, cognitive and social problems rather than address the issue. Looking for a quick fix	Lacks focus. Lacks long term direction. Putting out fires.	Short term and long term goals. Comprehensive focus. Is able to see the big picture.
OVERALL APPROACH	Passive	Reactive	Proactive
GOALS	Cure the epilepsy and other issues will be resolved. Action is not necessary only optional. Time will be curative.	Short term or misaligned with child’s needs. Action lacks direction.	Simultaneous short term and long term goals. Action is required.