Isolated Seizures
04 July 2017
A single seizure, usually a tonic-clonic seizure, with no risk factors for epilepsy and a normal neurological examination. Does no warrant long term treatment.
Read More >Interaction
04 July 2017
In pharmacology – The effect of two or more drugs acting on each other.
Read More >Intellectual disability
04 July 2017
Refers to limitations in intellectual functioning such as difficulties in learning and performing daily life skills. It is evident before the age of 18 years and IQ is below 70.
Read More >Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome)
04 July 2017
Brief muscle spasms seen in infants characterised by head nodding or sudden lurching forward and are associated with developmental delay.
Read More >Individual Education Plan (IEP)
04 July 2017
is a plan or programme designed for children with additional educational needs to help them to get the most out of their schooling. An IEP builds on the curriculum and sets out the strategies being used to meet that child’s specific needs. This may be called different terms in different states and territories.
Read More >Impaired
04 July 2017
the state of being diminished, weakened, or damaged, especially mentally or physically
Read More >ILAE
04 July 2017
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) is the world’s pre-eminent association of physicians and other health professionals working in the field of epilepsy.
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