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Discusses the special problems confronting the child with epilepsy and tells how ignorance, superstitions, and half-truths add to the complexity of providing wholesome relationships for the epileptic. Defines epilepsy and explains the epileptic seizure. A mother of an epileptic child discusses her child's social problems. Interviews a group of young people with epilepsy concerning such problems as employment, acceptance by peers and others, marriage and parenthood, etc. Points out the role of heredity in epilepsy and tells of counseling services available. Features Dr. William Cruickshank of Syracuse University.
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