Epilepsy involves medical, social, and educational problems. Due to a higher prevalence of convulsions and seizures among persons with severe or profound handicapping conditions, there is a need for further knowledge about epilepsy among personnel who provide training and services. This paper discusses the nature of epilepsy, convulsive disorders, and seizures, and describes appropriate interventions for the severely handicapped individual with epilepsy.
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