Childhood epilepsy : language, learning, and emotional complications / William B. Svoboda.

Author/creator Svoboda, William B.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Descriptionxvi, 656 pages ; 26 cm
Subjects
Epilepsy--complications. --Child.
Epilepsy--therapy. --Child.
Child Behavior Disorders--therapy.
Language Disorders--therapy. --Child.
Learning Disorders--therapy. --Child.

Contents Speech and language problems. Language: the challenge ; Speech, language, and communication ; Speech and language problems in epilepsy ; Seizure types and speech and language risks ; Language regression with epilepsy syndromes ; Other epilepsy language syndromes ; Seizure-management effects ; Evaluation of speech and language problems ; Management of speech and language problems in epilepsy ; Behavior consequences -- Learning problems. Learning challenges ; The development of learning ; Learning difficulties ; Learning problems with seizure types ; Modifying factors ; Transient cognitive impairments of epilepsy ; Attention and alertness ; Memory ; Executive functioning ; Academics ; Antiepileptic medication effects ; Effects of other therapies ; Diagnosis ; Gaining help ; Frustrations of learning problems -- Behavior problems. Mental health needs ; Psychologic development ; Seizure types and modifying factors ; Overview: extrinsic factors ; Behavior problems: general ; Attention deficit disorders ; Anxiety disorders ; Mood disorders ; Disruptive behavior problems ; Psychoses of epilepsy ; Non-epileptic events ; Possible treatment issues ; Helping with psychiatric problems ; Epilog.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2003046032
ISBN0521823382 :