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An understanding of the nature of intellectual disability is essential for health care professionals, who are required to support equal access to their services for all disabled people.
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Books Beyond Words: Telling the Whole Story
in Pictures GETTING ON WITH EPILEPSY Getting on with Epilepsy tells one man’s story – on
the bus, at work, and out with his friends. We see him having
a seizure, going to the doctor, having a brain scan, an EEG,
a blood test, and taking daily medication. There are examples
of activities that people with epilepsy need to be careful about,
such as drinking alcohol and swimming alone. The book shows that
it is possible to enjoy an active and independent life with epilepsy:
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This site was developed as a collaboration between the Down's Syndrome Association and the Division of Mental Health at St George's, University of London, with financial support from GUS Charitable trust and the Department of Health in England.