What kinds of seizures do children with developmental disabilities have?
The vagal nerve stimulator and the ketogenic diet have been used with some success in children who have epilepsy and developmental disabilities. The vagal nerve stimulator is a device that is implanted into the child’s neck and shoulder area, in the operating room. The generator (in the shoulder) sends a preset electrical impulse to the vagal nerve (in the neck) which in turn stimulates the brain. This device is used to control seizures in conjunction with antiepileptic medication. The ketogenic diet is a medically prescribed diet that consists of high fat and very minimal carbohydrates and low protein. If you think that either of these options may be useful in your situation you should contact a healthcare provider in a comprehensive epilepsy center who has experience with both of these treatments and can discuss them with you.
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