Epilepsy and Academic Achievement

Abstract

important. Physicians should ask about academic achievement and learning problems in every clinical visit for early detection. Once the issues are recognized, we should identify and eliminate the issues that cause or exacerbate problems and help patients receive proper school care to improve academic achievement and treat learning disabilities. Certified academic achievement testing is done to identify academic underachievement, and various tests are performed to diagnose learning disabilities. Efforts to improve academic achievement include individualized education programs, better seizure control, and changes in medication.