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An observational study investigating the health provision for children with epilepsy within secondary schools in the East Midlands, UK
- Authors:
- DUNKLEY C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 29(6), November 2003, pp.539-544.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Epilepsy is a common medical condition affecting many children in mainstream education. The practice of local secondary schools and the health service with regard to pupils with epilepsy was examined. The extent to which they had activities at schools restricted and the schools’ perception of the health service with regard to epilepsy was explored. A structured interview was conducted for children with epilepsy. Six out of 7 reported appropriate provision for children during swimming activities. The commonest restriction was related to computer use. Nine schools stated a need for more staff training with regard to seizure management. Schools rely heavily on obtaining medical information from non-medical sources. Individual health care plans for children with epilepsy are not commonly undertaken. Few children had any restriction or special provision placed upon them because of their epilepsy except in the area of computer use. Further action is needed to consider how the system for providing for such children can be improved so that each child's individual health needs can be satisfactorily met.
Special services for people with epilepsy in the 1970s
- Authors:
- MORGAN John, KURTZ Zarrina
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 186p., tables, diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
Non-convulsive seizure disorders: importance and implications for school social workers
- Authors:
- KISTNER Diane, DeWEAVER Kevin L.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Education, 19(2), April 1997, pp.73-83.
- Publisher:
- National Association of Social Workers
Non-convulsive seizure disorders are often mistaken for emotional disturbances, behaviour disorders, or psychiatric illness. This article discusses features of non-convulsive seizure disorders, describes symptoms, presents an illustrative case, and provides an observation recording instrument to help in differential diagnosis and evaluation of treatment efficacy. The importance of early intervention and the school social worker's active involvement on the interdisciplinary educational planning and clinical management teams are stressed.