Managing epilepsy in people with intellectual disabilities – creating capable communities
Rohit Shankar
Abstract
SUMMARY Almost a quarter of people with intellectual disabilities have epilepsy. This life-long condition adversely affects their health, safety and well-being and carries an increased risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in this population. This commentary considers what not only health and social services but also communities and people with intellectual disabilities themselves can do to improve outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
EpilepsyIntellectual disabilityQuarter (Canadian coin)PsychiatryPsychologyPopulationGerontologyMedicineEnvironmental healthHistoryArchaeologyEpilepsy research and treatmentGenetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersAutism Spectrum Disorder Research