Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities
This second edition of a successful book provides updated clinical and research knowledge, including information on the licensing of new antiepileptic drugs. All chapters are updated to reflect present accepted practice and new chapters highlighting the i
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Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities
Vee P. Prasher • Mike Kerr Editors
Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities Second Edition
Editors Vee P. Prasher NHS Trust Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust Kings Norton Birmingham UK
Mike Kerr Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience Cardiff University Cardiff UK
ISBN 978-3-319-39142-7 ISBN 978-3-319-39144-1 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-39144-1
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To members of our beloved family: Patrick, Matthew, Thomas, Suman, Monisha, Aaran, Ajay, Anisha, Anjuna, Ashwin
Preface to the Second Edition
This second edition book aims to present, to the widest readership, the most up-todate information from research and clinical practice with a multi-disciplinary perspective regarding the important aspects of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities. More than ever, it is important for professionals involved in the care of persons with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy to have a comprehensive understanding of the essential research and clinical issues. Academic books can often lose the vision of a person-centred approach. Clinical practitioners, on the other hand, may not always have the most up-to-date, relevant knowledge to provide the appropriate care. This second edition of Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities continues to fill this gap. This book continues to ensure that the most current significant research and clinical aspects of epilepsy observed in the general population are reflected in the investigation and management of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities. Research and clinical practice do remain more advanced in the general popula
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