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Can a Child Have Both Intellectual Disability and Epilepsy?
Yes — Intellectual Disability and Epilepsy can occur together, often because both relate to how the developing brain works. Seizures are managed medically by a paediatric neurologist, while learning, communication and daily-living skills are supported through structured developmental therapy. The two care tracks work alongside each other.
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Intellectual Disability with Epilepsy is best managed as one coordinated plan: a paediatric neurologist leads seizure control with medication and review, while developmental therapy builds learning, communication and daily-living skills, paced around seizures and medication effects. A clinical AbilityScore and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle centre under clinician care.
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