Epilepsy and Education

Authors

  • Deirdre Carroll

Keywords:

Assessment, Epilepsy, Learning Difficulties, Screening, Educational Needs, Provision, Support, In-Class, Teacher Training

Abstract

Ireland is the only EC Country that has no special educational or assessment facilities for children with more serious forms of epilepsy. There is also a need for teachers to become familiar with the special learning difficulties associated with epilepsy.

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Published

1993-11-11

How to Cite

Carroll, D. (1993). Epilepsy and Education. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 7(1), 41–45. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/423

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (1993)

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