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Coulter, David L. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1991
This paper describes current neurological knowledge regarding the recognition, diagnosis, and classification of frontal lobe seizures, and then critiques a study by A. Gedye which suggested that self-injury may be involuntary and related to frontal lobe seizure activity. (JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Etiology
Gedye, A. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1991
This paper responds to a critique (EC 601 489) of a paper on the possible involuntary nature of self-injurious movements in persons with mental retardation, resulting from undiagnosed frontal lobe seizures. The response discusses electroencephalographic techniques, the importance of observable ictal phenomena, the need for other corroborating…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Etiology
Peer reviewedMcBrien, Dianne M.; Bonthius, Daniel J. – Infants and Young Children, 2000
This article reviews the most frequent causes of seizure disorders in young children and the classification of different seizure types. It discusses current therapies, including alternatives to medication. Emergency response to seizures is covered a well as non-epileptic episodes that may resemble seizures. Epilepsy's potential impact on the…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classification, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Therapy
