approximately one third of all children with autism develop epilepsy. Unfortunately, when Frankie was 12 he had his first of many seizures. Although a truly traumatic experience, it has taught me to step up during emergencies while keeping calm, cool and collected. While my mom gives Frankie his emergency medication, I am in charge of calling 911 and getting our neighbor, who luckily is a paramedic. After Frankie and our mom head to the hospital, I stay with my grandmother to calm her down, as she also suffers from seizure disorder. From the moment I am told to call 911 until my brother is safely at home, my adrenalin is pumping and honestly, I am a nervous wreck inside. I know that showing this on the outside will do nothing to help, so I