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partial seizures

what is the difference between a partial seizure (staring/blinking/lip smacking) compared to when it is just normal behavior for a child???  i know what full blown seizures are, the whole body jerky movements, but what about the more simple seizures, how can an observer tell the difference???  
also, what about the difference between sleep seizures and just normal sleep twitches???  thanks!!!
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Hello, The partial seizure that you described is a Petit Mal seizure.  Go here to read about it: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/petit-mal-seizure/DS00216
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