Epilepsy

by Gill Parkinson, Mike Johnson

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.

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2006

About the author

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