Commentary: Pediatric epilepsy: a good fit for pediatric psychologists

J Pediatr Psychol. 2011 May;36(4):461-5. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsq109. Epub 2010 Dec 8.

Abstract

While there are an abundance of pediatric neuropsychologists working with youth with epilepsy (YWE), other subspecialty psychologists have played minimal roles in clinical and research endeavors in pediatric epilepsy. Thus, the purpose of this commentary was to describe (a) the needs of YWE due to the intermittent nature of seizures and difficulties with disease management, (b) increased risk for psychosocial comorbidities, (c) limited access to care, and (d) provide recommendations for how pediatric psychologists can become involved in the clinical care and research activities for YWE.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Epilepsy / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Psychology, Child*