The epileptic child

Duration: Series:Exceptional child

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Syracuse University Released by NET Film Service 1957

Description: Discusses the special problems confronting the child with epilepsy and tells how ignorance, superstitions, and half-truths add to the complexity of providing wholesome relationships for the epileptic. Defines epilepsy and explains the epileptic seizure. A mother of an epileptic child discusses her child's social problems. Interviews a group of young people with epilepsy concerning such problems as employment, acceptance by peers and others, marriage and parenthood, etc. Points out the role of heredity in epilepsy and tells of counseling services available. Features Dr. William Cruickshank of Syracuse University and host Ed Jones

Complete Record: The epileptic child Authors:Syracuse University, National Educational Television Film Service Summary:Discusses the special problems confronting the child with epilepsy and tells how ignorance, superstitions, and half-truths add to the complexity of providing wholesome relationships for the epileptic. Defines epilepsy and explains the epileptic seizure. A mother of an epileptic child discusses her child's social problems. Interviews a group of young people with epilepsy concerning such problems as employment, acceptance by peers and others, marriage and parenthood, etc. Points out the role of heredity in epilepsy and tells of counseling services available. Features Dr. William Cruickshank of Syracuse University and host Ed Jones Show more Film, English, 1957 Edition:View all formats and editions Publisher: Syracuse University, Released by NET Film Service, 1957 Series: Exceptional child Physical Description: 29 min. sound, black and white 16 mm. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 5933207 Subjects: Children Diseases Enfants Maladies Epilepsy Show less information