Childhood epilepsy in relation to mental handicap and behavioural disorders.

Children with epilepsy who have specific learning difficulties and memory problems can receive great benefits from appropriate management. In addition, rational management can be provided when the cause or causes of the child's epilepsy have been identified. Antiepileptic treatment with medication...

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Publicado en:Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry & Allied Disciplines. Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 103 - 132
Autor principal: Besag, Frank M. C.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: HWW Temp January 2002
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Sumario:Children with epilepsy who have specific learning difficulties and memory problems can receive great benefits from appropriate management. In addition, rational management can be provided when the cause or causes of the child's epilepsy have been identified. Antiepileptic treatment with medication or surgery can serve to improve or possibly worsen the situation; hence, the treatment should be tailored to fit the needs of the specific child.