The initial neuropsychological evaluation for childhood epilepsy

Authors

  • Guadalupe González-Osornio Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Keywords:

epilepsy, childhood, psychobiology, neuropsychology

Abstract

The work was to analyze the essential characteristics of epilepsy; its ethology; diagnosis in addition to the illness peculiarities in children. This allowed identifying cognitive problems that usually go unnoticed by the patient. The investigation proposes helping the patient maximize his capabilities for his subsequent social and work reinsertion.  

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Author Biography

Guadalupe González-Osornio, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Neuropsicología

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Published

2015-09-19

How to Cite

González-Osornio, G. (2015). The initial neuropsychological evaluation for childhood epilepsy. Ciencia & Futuro, 5(3), 99–119. Retrieved from https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistacyf/article/view/1164