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[[Classroom Accommodations]]

==Problems Faced==

#Brief lapses of consciousness or “staring spells" causing disruptions in the learning process
#Side effects from medication resulting in slowed reactions, clumsiness and poor hand coordination, eye focusing difficulty, and flatness of affect
#Increased absences if grand mal seizures are not medically well controlled
#Memory deficits 
#Clouded thinking caused by chronic seizure disorders and effects of medication
#Social isolation due to general public’s fear and misunderstanding
#Fear of embarrassment

==Accommodations Required==

General Techniques

*Be aware of the type of seizure disorder that student has
*Learn what to do when a seizure occurs
*Allow for absences 
*Recognize effects of medication on performance and allow extra time for exams and completion of class activities
*Help the student assess how competitive they might be in their chosen career field.

Seizure Aid

*Remain calm and reassure other students
*Ease the student to the floor
*Remove objects that may injure the student
*Do not attempt to stop the seizure nor interfere with the student’s movements.
*Let the seizure run its course
*Never try to place any object in the mouth
*Turn the head or body to the side to prevent the tongue from slipping to the back of the throat interfering with breathing
*Do not attempt to revive a student who may turn pale, have irregular breathing, or stop breathing
*Seizure activity will diminish and they will breathe regularly on their own
*Assure a student who has experienced a seizure that all is well
*Attempt to give student privacy if bladder incontinence occurs
*Allow the student to rest and check their condition frequently. They will usually be disoriented and tired
*Do not give food or drink unless seizure activity has passed
*Call an ambulance when another seizure follows