there is no first aid necessary for petit mal seizures. however, if the teacher observes the symptoms described earlier, the family should be notified and medical attention recommended. this notification may first be reported to the school nurse, if one is present, who can confirm the teacher's observations and initiate the family contact. obviously the teacher is not in a position to diagnosis and that is not what is suggested here. it is a teacher's responsibility to be alert in observing any behaviors that seem unusual or that interfere with a student's ability to pay attention.