EPILEPSY
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that is characterized by seizures. These are signs of abnormal neuronal activity in the brain. Symptoms of epilepsy include but are not limited to:
- Head banging, sudden hand movements, nodding
- inattentive staring
-flailing and jerking of the head.
Some types of epilepsy include-
- Tonic Clonic or Grand Mal Seizures - sudden movements of the body during a severe seizure. This type of seizure can be serious or even life-threatening to the individual, and may require hospitalization.
Some people with autism, especially those with classic autism, referred to as severe autism, may have some form of epilepsy. About 20% of all autistic people have some form of epilepsy, which can also range from mild to severe.
Some autism patients may injure themselves during epileptic seizures. This is usually common, especially those with Self-Injurious Behavior. (SIB)
- Head banging, sudden hand movements, nodding
- inattentive staring
-flailing and jerking of the head.
Some types of epilepsy include-
- Tonic Clonic or Grand Mal Seizures - sudden movements of the body during a severe seizure. This type of seizure can be serious or even life-threatening to the individual, and may require hospitalization.
Some people with autism, especially those with classic autism, referred to as severe autism, may have some form of epilepsy. About 20% of all autistic people have some form of epilepsy, which can also range from mild to severe.
Some autism patients may injure themselves during epileptic seizures. This is usually common, especially those with Self-Injurious Behavior. (SIB)
ATTENTION DEFICIT-HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a mental disorder characterized by difficulties of inattention, and hyperactivity. Many people with autism may have ADHD since many autistic people like to fidget and squirm while sitting in their seat. Many people on the autism spectrum also have difficulty with paying attention in school, or at work.