The coordinated psychosocial and neurologic care of children with seizuresand their families

As the medical and surgical management of epilepsy continues to advance, is sues associated with the quality of life of patients and their families can be addressed. Whenever associated with other handicaps, such as learning d isabilities, attentional or behavioral disorders, and problems in psycholog ical adjustment, dual-diagnosis issues must be identified. To provide compr ehensive care for children with epilepsy, a team approach to psychosocial a ssessment and treatment must be provided and coordinated with neurologic ca re. When the age related needs in the life stage of the individual and fami ly are identified, the best possible adaptation of the patient and his or h er family can be supported.