Nonpharmacological management of epilepsy in adults with intellectual disabilities

Abstract

Psychological treatments are increasingly recognized as beneficial in the care of adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). However, there has been limited research evaluating the efficacy of psychological therapies in people with comorbid epilepsy and ID (E-ID). In this chapter, we provide a context for understanding the role of psychological treatments in adults with E-ID by reviewing the evidence basis for the benefits of these treatments in adults with ID. Building on this framework, a systematic review of the psychosocial challenges facing individuals with E-ID revealed similar challenges to psychosocial well-being in adults with ID. In contrast, a systematic review of psychological t..