Seizure
Clinical guidelines for the management of epilepsy in adults with an intellectual disability
Abstract
Clinical guidelines exist for the treatment of chronic epilepsy and epilepsy in women (2). This publication provides guidance for the clinician investigating and managing epilepsy in adults who have an intellectual disability as defined by an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of less than 70, onset in the developmental period and difficulties with adaptive functioning.
Source and rights
Published by Seizure, 2001. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2001
- Applies to
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Seizure
- PubMed
- 11700992
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026




