Epilepsy

Description

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. Mike Johnson is Lecturer in the Institute of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University.

"...helpful sections on legal requirements for schools, seziure types and triggers, and effects upon the family make this a reasonably useful read." The Psychologist, April 2007 -- Lorraine King from Support for Learning "I feel the book has many assets...written in an easy-to-read style and provides advice and practical information that can be drawn upon by both parents and professionals." -- Andrea Bennington 'It provides clear, up-to-date, factual information about the condition and its treatment, and aims to help teachers and parents understand epilepsy and its effects on families and schools.' Headteacher Update, 1/11/2006 * Headteacher Update *