Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities

Description

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 the care of persons with all intellectual disabilities to have a broad understanding of the essential range of issues, and therefore this book provides a truly multi-disciplinary perspective, complete with many figures and illustrations to underline the key points. Undoubtedly, research and clinical practice is much more advanced in the general population than in persons with intellectual disabilities, and so it is important that professionals and academics in the field of intellectual disabilities are made fully aware of ongoing developments in the general population, which will more likely than not become relevant to the intellectually disabled population. Through experience, this book also acknowledges that the impact on the person themselves and on their carers always needs to be taken into account, with treatment programs established with a multi-faceted team approach in mind. Avoiding the jargon of many titles in this area while maintaining the hands-on approach of clinical practice, this book meshes the practical and scientific worlds, with all chapters written by leading experts in the field. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Introduction....Pages 3-5 Epilepsy: A General Overview....Pages 7-27 Epidemiology of Epilepsy in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 29-42 Diagnosis of Epilepsy in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 43-60 The Differential Diagnosis of Epilepsy....Pages 61-82 Management of Acute Seizures in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 85-96 The Use of Antiepileptic Medication in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 97-108 Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy: An Intellectual Disabilities Perspective....Pages 109-128 Resective Surgery for Patients with Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 129-151 Psychopathology in People with Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 155-180 Associated Physical Problems of Epilepsy in Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 181-191 Epilepsy and Cognition....Pages 193-208 Nursing and Community Aspects of Epilepsy in Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 209-224 Epilogue – Is This as Good as it Gets?....Pages 225-226 Back Matter....Pages 227-232