Atonic seizures can occur while standing, walking, or sitting, and are often noticeable by a head drop (relaxing of the neck muscles).

As with common epileptic occurrences, no first aid is needed post-seizure, except in the instances where falling injuries have occurred.

[1][citation needed]There is no general treatment for patients with a seizure disorder.

Each treatment plan is specifically tailored to the individual patient based on their diagnosis and symptoms.

[2] One surgical approach, selective posterior callostomy, can greatly decrease instances of drop attacks and improve function and behavior in patients with intellectual disability.