Abstract

RAMALHO, Joaquim; SILVA, Célia  and  CRUZ, Cláudia. Intervenção precoce na epilepsia. Rev. bras. educ. espec. [online]. 2009, vol.15, n.03, pp.359-368. ISSN 1413-6538.

The need for early intervention in children who are at risk or who have disabilities is of utmost importance, especially in the early years, when all experiences they go through affect their development. Therefore, we believe that the earlier intervention takes place, the better, as it is in early years that children that human learning is enhanced, which will enables the prevention of secondary handicaps and problems. This paper includes an intervention program for children with epilepsy, regarded as a latent neurological disorder. The current plan is based on individual education programs that focus on the child's present performance, as well as on assessment and intervention, looking at family and school as playing a major role in children's development, and in the success of the respective intervention plans.

Keywords : Epilepsy; Early Intervention; Special Needs.

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