Thank you all for your replies. I have an appointment with our GP on Tuesday. I know that she is definitely having absence seizures. The video on YouTube showed exactly what she does. I have no doubt that's what is happening. I just hope that medication isn't the only answer seeing as she doesn't have them hugely frequently. Although if there is no other option I'm happy to go down the medication route. I will let you know how we go. Thanks again for the replies. It's so interesting to hear other people's experiences and how they deal with it. Even though they aren't the big grand mal seizures they are still frightening.