Children with Seizures: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Mar 15, 2006 - Medical - 152 pages

This concise, accessible handbook for families, friends and carers of children with seizures provides all the information they need to approach seizures from a position of strength.

Part 1 discusses types and causes of seizures, and what to do during a seizure. The medical concepts and technical terminology as well as the available tests and treatments, including anticonvulsant medication, are clearly explained. The author also addresses some of the emotional and social issues that may arise, and there are chapters for kids and teens to read themselves or with their parents. Part 2 covers some of the most common epilepsy syndromes in more detail. Further reading and useful contacts are also provided.

This reassuring, informal, and upbeat book will reinforce and help clarify the discussion with the child's treating medical professional.

 

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Contents

FOREWORD
9
INTRODUCTION
10
OVERVIEW OF SEIZURES AND THEIR CARE
14
INDIVIDUAL EPILEPSY SYNDROMES
84
REFERENCES
141
FURTHER READING
144
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
146
SUBJECT INDEX
148
AUTHOR INDEX
150
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Other editions - View all

Children with Seizures: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals
Martin L. Kutscher,Gregory L. Holmes
Limited preview - 2006

Common terms and phrases

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About the author (2006)

Martin L. Kutscher MD is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology of New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, and a partner of Pediatric Neurological Associates in White Plains, NY, where he has worked since 1987 with children who have seizures or other special needs. Dr Kutscher is board certified in Pediatrics and in Neurology with Special Competency in Child Neurology. He received his BA from Columbia University, his MD from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed a pediatric residency at Temple University's St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. His neurology residency and pediatric neurology fellowship were completed at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is the author of Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar and More! The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Bibliographic information

TitleChildren with Seizures: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals
JKP Essentials
AuthorMartin L. Kutscher
PublisherJessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006
ISBN1846424909, 9781846424908
Length152 pages
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Family & Relationships / General
Medical / Neurology
Medical / Pediatrics
  
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