Epilepsy

Epilepsy is neither an illness or a disease, but rather a tendency of the brain to be triggered to cause a spasm, a seizure or a fit, when neurones malfunction temporarily. Seizures can vary from major attacks which involve the whole brain to very minor, momentary 'absences.' This lively and interesting book provides advice on the most effective teaching and learning strategies that can be used in the classroom to help students with epilepsy. Highly readable, practical and informative, this book will prove invaluable for teachers, trainees, SENCOs and teaching assistants.

Dr Gill Parkinson is Head of Profound Disability & Multi Sensory Impairment Programmes in the Educational Support and Inclusion Department at Manchester University. Mike Johnson is Lecturer in the Institute of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Preface Acknowledgements 1Faints, Fits and Funny Feelings 2Does this child have a problem? 3What next? 4Seizure management while the child is at school 5Thinking, learning and behaviour 6It's a child's life - quality of life issues Glossary of key terms Directory