Re: [epilepsy] Re: school outings

 

Tammy,

I completely agree that it is necessary to foster independence in persons with EP, as long as it doesn't put that individual or anyone else in serious danger.

Even though I was in my forties when I was diagnosed with Grand Mal and Absence seizures, I found it very difficult to be independent at first, especially when I was told that I could drive again. I forced myself to go forward with my normal routines and became more comfortable performing them.

I think that it must be an even more difficult decision to give the child independence since there is also a diagnosis of autism, which in itself makes giving the child independence more difficult and possibly more of a risk.

Independence should be the goal, but getting recommendations from the child's doctors and preparing the child gradually to become independent may be necessary to help the child with both EP and Autism. Take care.

Terry

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