Guest Author: Laurel Joss, M.A, EcEd, RDI® Program Certified Consultant Part 2: The Tests. If you think your child might be suffering from seizures, there are two tests that can help you get a diagnosis. The first is an EEG (electroencephalogram), and the second is the brain SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography). EEG (electroencephalogram) An EEG is a procedure in which small metal discs are glued to one’s head in order to detect electrical activity...