Epileptic Disorders
MENUPsychopathology in children with epilepsy. Specific information about epilepsy Volume 3, special issue 3, Numéro spécial 2, December 2001
Author
Centre hospitalier du Pays d'Aix, avenue des Tamaris, 13616 Aix-en-Provence Cedex.
- Key words: children with epilepsy, psychosocial adjustment, diagnosis, information
- Page(s) : 95-9
- Published in: 2002
Childhood epilepsy is frequently concomitant with emotional and psychopathological difficulties. A specific prevention workout of the psychosocial risks is always necessary and should be considered as a major task by the treating physician. Quality of the information provided by the physician and listening to the parents and the child are important factors that will influence the follow-up.