56 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
56 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
56 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
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Off-the-shelf support containing all the vital information practitioners need to know about Epilepsy, this book includes
* Different types of seizures and what causes them
* What to do when a person has a seizure
* Advice on how to address school issues
* Organizing out of school activities
Foreword; Introduction; Definition and causes; Types of seizures; Common forms of childhood epilepsy; What could be mistaken for epilepsy; Triggers of seizures; Diagnosis and treatment; Well known people with epilepsy; Educational implications; The role of the school; Organisational issues; The role of the teacher; Classroom strategies; use of support staff; Out-of-school activities; Examinations and career options; Emotional issues; Developing self-esteem; Creating effective Home/School/Health liasion; Futher information an duseful contacts; Appendix 1: Issues for consideration; Appendix 2: Commonly used anti-convulsants and possible side effects; Appendix 3: Legal framework; Appendix 4: Sample policy; Appendix 5 Staff INSET; Appendix 6: Tonic-clonic seizures response; Appendix 7: Parental questionnaire; Appendix 8: Record of seizures pro forma; Appendix 9: Individual Health Care Plan; Appendix 10: Professionals involved with the pupil; Appendix 11: PHSE materials; Glossary
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