Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities
Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities brings together findings from research and clinical practice, with comprehensive coverage of the important aspects of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities. It is crucial for professionals involved in th
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Vee P. Prasher • Mike P. Kerr Editors
Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities
Editors Vee. P. Prasher, MBChB, MRCPsych, MMedSc, MD, PhD, F.IASSID Liverpool John Moore University and South Birmingham PCT c/o Greenfields, Monyhull Kings Norton Birmingham UK
Mike P. Kerr, MBChB, MRCPsych, MSc, MPhil, F.IASSID Welsh Centre for Learning Disabilities Cardiff University Cardiff Wales UK
ISBN: 978-1-84800-258-6 e-ISBN 978-1-84800-259-3 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84800-259-3 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Control Number: 2008929574 © Springer-Verlag London Limited 2008 Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside those terms should be sent to the publishers. The use of registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Product liability: The publisher can give no guarantee for information about drug dosage and application thereof contained in this book. In every individual case the respective user must check its accuracy by consulting other pharmaceutical literature. Printed on acid-free paper 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 springer.com
To Members of our beloved family: Patrick, Matthew, Thomas, Ajay, Anisha, and Anjuna
Foreword
Ameliorating the impact of epilepsy and its treatment remains a substantial challenge for individuals with the condition and their families. The challenge however is even greater when the individual has the dual disability of epilepsy and an intellectual disability. It is universally accepted that the occurrence of seizures in a person with intellectual disabilities usually requires a greater degree of understanding of the diagnostic and treatment issues by the treating psychiatrist or neurologist. Recent advances in drug and non-drug treatments, genetics, imaging techniques and a multidisciplinary approach to service delivery have led to dramatic improvements in the quality of the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities who have seizures. A number of books are available on the association between intellectual disabilities and epilepsy. However, Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities is the first book to give a primarily intellectual disabilities perspective on this issue. Rather than merely focusing on the seizure disorder per se, this book highlights other complex and interconnected issues of associated cognitive impairment, effects on personality and increased incidence of mental and physical health pr
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