Occupational therapy and epilepsy.
Epilepsy and its varied seizure types effect the physical, social, emotional, recreational and vocational functioning of individuals and their families. This article addresses the varlous components of seizure disorders and discusses the importance of occupational therapy intervention in each of these areas. Epilepsy first aid, safe and activities of daily living, and the role of the occupational therapist in education and vocational exploration are discussed, along with a concise description of epilepsy and its seizure types.
Director of Rehabiliation Services, Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA, 22901.
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