Childhood Absence Epilepsy and Its Impact on Learning

Authors

  • Roberta de Figueiredo Gomes Neuropsicóloga, Mestre e Doutoranda em Medicina e Ciências da Saúde- Neurociências pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul- PUCRS, Porto Alegre-RS, Brasil.
  • Angela Maria de Freitas Psicóloga, Mestre e Doutoranda em Medicina e Ciências da Saúde- Neurociências pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul- PUCRS, Porto Alegre-RS, Brasil.
  • Adriana Machado Vasques Psicóloga, Mestre e Doutoranda em Geriatria e Gerontologia pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul-PUCRS, Porto Alegre-RS, Brasil.
  • Adriana Gutterres Pereira Psicóloga, Mestre e Doutora em Medicina e Ciências da Saúde - Neurociências pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul-PUCRS, Porto Alegre-RS, Brasil.
  • Eloisa Elena Silveira Ferreira Terapeuta Ocupacional, Mestre e Doutoraem Medicina e Ciências da Saúde- Neurociências pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul- PUCRS, Porto Alegre-RS, Brasil.
  • Mirna WettersPortuguez Neuropsicóloga, Doutora em Neurociências pela Universidade Federal de São Paulo- UNIFESP, professora adjunta da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul-PUCRS, Porto Alegre-RS, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2013.v21.8144

Keywords:

Absence Epilepsy, Learning, Education

Abstract

Introduction. The childhood absence epilepsy is a neurological dis­order that causes a significant biopsychosocial difficulties and a delay in development of learning. Objective. To describe the importance of early diagnosis and identify factors that impact on learning in children with absence epilepsy. Method. Review of literature about childhood absence epilepsy, its impact and effects on learning. Conclusions. Al­though absence epilepsy can be a common condition found in chil­dren, usually the diagnosis is not easy, which can lead to difficulties in learning performance. Therefore, it is essential that parents and professionals involved with the child should be fully aware of its con­dition on biopsychosocial aspects and to be alert to warning signs of absence epilepsy.

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Published

2013-12-31

How to Cite

Gomes, R. de F., Freitas, A. M. de, Vasques, A. M., Pereira, A. G., Ferreira, E. E. S., & WettersPortuguez, M. (2013). Childhood Absence Epilepsy and Its Impact on Learning. Revista Neurociências, 21(4), 628–632. https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2013.v21.8144

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Vol. 21 No. 4 (2013)

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Revisão de Literatura
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