Getting on with Epilepsy: Books Beyond Words tell stories in pictures to help people with intellectual disabilities explore and understand their own experiences

By Sheila Hollins, Jane Bernal and Alice Thacker

Getting on with Epilepsy illustrates experiences that can be worrying for people with epilepsy such as having a seizure in public, going to the doctor, having a brain scan, an EEG, a blood test, and taking daily medication. The book also stimulates discussion about the balance between personal autonomy and the need for safety. Many specific safety issues, such as cycling, cooking, safe drinking and swimming are addressed, demonstrating that it is possible to enjoy an active and independent life with epilepsy. The authors prepared this book with the help of an advisory panel of people with learning disabilities.

Features

Provides a step-by-step guide to help carers use the books.

Full colour illustrations: all the pictures have been selected following a period of testing.

Glossary and list of helpful organisations.

Suggested full text storyline.

Readership

People with learning difficulties (who also have Epilepsy) and their carers

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books Beyond Words
• Release date: Sep 17, 2013
• ISBN: 9781874439554

Sheila Hollins

Sheila Hollins, editor of the Books Beyond Words series, is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry of Disability at St. George’s, University of London, and sits in the House of Lords. She is a past President and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and President of the British Medical Association, 2012–2013.