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No. Someone with Down's syndrome could also happen to have epilepsy, but if they do it isn't always to do with the fact that they have Down's Syndrome. Some people with Down's Syndrome will have or develop Epilepsy, but there is no guarantee that because someone has Down's Syndrome that they will also have Epilepsy.
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∙ 10y agoYes, 8 To 20% Of People With Autism Has Epilepsy
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Limitations of neuropsychological definition in epilepsy?
some people with epilepsy with epilepsy can not drive because they could get into a wreck and kill some
What fact about epilepsy is false?
No "fact" about Epilepsy is false. If it is a fact, then it is true. There are a lot of misconceptions about Epilepsy, which is really what your question is about. Some of these include that Epilepsy is contagious. It isn't. Some think that flashing lights cause seizures. That is only true for about 3% to 5% of people who have Epilepsy. For all others who have Epilepsy, flashing lights have no effect on them. Some people think Epilepsy is a mental illness, which it isn't. It is a physical illness. People think you can swallow your tongue when you have a seizure. It is impossible to swallow your tongue, so it cannot be done when someone has a seizure. Some people think you should put something in the mouth of someone having a seizure to stop them swallowing their tongue. As they can't swallow their tongue anyway, that serves no purpose and in fact can be dangerous if the person bites the object and could damage their mouth or teeth. Some people think Epilepsy affects intelligence. That is also not true. Some people even believe that people who have Epilepsy cannot get a job. That is also not true. There are a lot of other misconceptions about Epilepsy, but those are just a few.
Will you have epilepsy for life?
Not necessarily. It will depend on the type and cause of epilepsy. Some children get epilepsy which stops when they grow up. Some people get epilepsy as a result of a head injury. If the head injury heals their seizures may stop. Some people will have their epilepsy for life. They could have it for all of their life, or get it at some point and then have it for the rest of their life. Epilepsy can be controlled by medication, so some people get their epilepsy under control and if they stick to looking after themselves, they will not have seizures although technically they still have epilepsy. Each case is different and it has to be monitored by the person and their doctor.
What are some famous people with autism?
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How do you become epileptic free?
There are many forms of epilepsy and levels of severity. Some people that get epilepsy when they are young stop having seizures when they are older. Some people get epilepsy as a result of a head injury and that in time can improve and so they stop having seizures. Some people can have surgery which can cure their epilepsy, though that would only be considered in very extreme circumstances. Some people will have epilepsy for the rest of their lives and it can't be cured. Some will have controlled by medication so they may not get many or any seizures, though they will still have epilepsy.
Why do some people get cystic Fibrosis?
Why do some people get cancer? Why do some get epilepsy? They just ....do!
What part of body autism effect?
Autism is a neurological variation so primarily the brain is effected by autism, an Autistic person has an Autistic brain. Autism also in turn effects the nervous system, and some Autistic people have digestive health problems too.
How many people have Autism in the world?
There are thousands, maybe millions of people have autism. There are some people who don't know they even have it! So, it's safe to say, there are a lot of people with autism in this world.
What is nighttime epilepsy?
Some people with epilepsy get most of their seizures at night, which would be nocturnal epilepsy. Others can get them at any time, day or night.
What is mild autism?
There's no such thing as mild autism, there is just autism.A person is born Autistic, how their autism effects them can vary greatly and change throughout their lives. This is why autism is know an a spectrum disorder. Also some people claim Asperger Syndrome is a 'mild form of autism' but this isn't the case, it's just an old diagnosis for Autistic people who didn't display developmental delays - or often it was used to diagnose people to avoid stigma of Autism.
What kinds of seizures can someone with epilepsy have?
Some people who have epilepsy have more than one type of seizure.
Can epilepsy cause the patient to suffer migraine symptoms?
Yes. People with seizure disorders often state they see or feel an "aura." Seizure aura can be similar to migraine aura, or they can vary widely - having to do more with feeling a certain feeling like fear or deja vu. There is a specific type of migraine variant called Migralepsy, during which patients with experience both migraine and seizures. For some people, the migraine is almost a warning sign of impending seizure.
