Hi Curiouser,
You can find an Epilepsy Center at many University Hospitals. You might want to check out these websites to get more info. on diiferent types of sz.
www.epilepsy.com
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/index.shtml#seizures.
You may find info. of great help to you from these websites. Here's wishing you well and May God Bless You!
Sue