BookVee P. Prasher, Mike Kerr, editors.
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Epilepsy: a general overview
3. Epidemiology of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities
4. Diagnosis of epilepsy in persons with intellectual disabilities
5. The differential diagnosis of epilepsy
6. Management of acute seizures in persons with intellectual disabilities
7. The use of antiepileptic medication in adults with intellectual disabilities: a serious conundrum
8. Vagus nerve stimulation therapy: an intellectual disabilities perspective
9. Resective surgery for patients with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities
10. Nonpharmacological management of epilepsy in adults with intellectual disabilities
11. Psychopathology in people with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities
12. Associated physical problems in epilepsy in intellectual disabilities
13. Epilepsy and cognition
14. Nursing and community aspects of epilepsy in intellectual disabilities
15. Impact of epilepsy and intellectual disabilities on family life
16. Epilogue: death and love in epilepsy
Index.