Mental health articles
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September, 2015
What are seizures?
What are seizures? There are many different types of epilepsy and about 40 different types of seizures. Seizures affect people in different ways. The symptoms of a seizure (what people experience) depend on where the change in brain activity takes place, and how widely and quickly it spreads. The medical names given to different types […]
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How common is epilepsy?
How common is epilepsy? The frequency of epilepsy occurring in people with intellectual disabilities is higher than in the rest of the population. About 30 per cent of people with intellectual disabilities also have epilepsy. The more severe the intellectual disability the more likely it is that the person will also have epilepsy.At least 50 […]
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What is the link between epilepsy and mental health problems?
People with epilepsy whether they have intellectual disabilities or not are more likely to have mental health problems than those who do not have epilepsy. Epilepsy itself is not a mental health problem. The association between the two can be thought of in a combination of biological, psychological and social terms (see also Chapter 1). […]
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What is epilepsy?
What is epilepsy? If someone has epilepsy this means that they have repeated seizures. Seizures are caused by a temporary change in the way someone’s brain cells work. During a seizure someone might ‘black out’ or have unusual feelings, thoughts or movements. It usually only lasts for a matter of seconds or minutes, but in […]
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How can you help the autism you care for
How can you help the autism you care for Depending on the type of autism the person has there are many things thatyou can do to help the person you are caring for. These can include the following: _ Try to understand that people with autism have a different way of viewing the world. Try […]
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therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum
therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum There is no cure for autism. Many treatment approaches and therapies have been reported in the past often without strong evidence of benefit. Current treatment usually consists of multi-disciplinary structured treatment programmes that incorporate special education, behavioural management, social and communication skills training and medication when indicated. Interventionmust involve collaboration […]
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in autism
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in autism Being easily distracted, lack of concentration, impulsiveness, poor planning ability, disorganized behaviour, fidgetiness and motor overactivity are common symptoms in young people with autism but may decrease with maturity. Management requires a broad approach including planned, structured, time-limited activities in simple steps, limitation of the amount of environmental stimulation, […]
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People with autism have emotional and behavioural problems
People with autism have high levels of anxiety and mood disturbance, disruptive and self-absorbed behaviour aswell as communication disturbance and social relating problems. Anti-social behaviour Deliberate anti-social behaviours (e.g. lying, stealing, and lighting fires) are unlikely to occur because they require social knowledge and skills that are beyond most individuals with autism. However, behaviour seen […]
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What may happen long term for child with autism?
Autism changes over time. Unfortunately in the young child with autism there is no way of knowing with confidence what the long-term outcome will be. Some characteristics of autism may change as the person grows older but the main social, communication and behavioural difficulties persist. Adolescence can bring the development of symptoms such as aggressive […]
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how does autism affect people socially
how does autism affect people socially 1. Difficulties in social interaction Individuals with autism have certain difficulties in interpersonal relationships. They may not show an interest in other people, and may appear aloof or remote. Actions that we think of as simple and often take for granted can seem like complicated interactions for someone with […]
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