Epilepsy has been described as "an excessive and disorderly discharge of cerebral nervous tissue on muscles." Between 30 and 40% of individuals with autism have epilepsy. It can be very stressful for the individual as well as the family. Treatments include: antiepileptic drugs, surgery, vagal nerve stimulation, and a ketogenic diet.
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Epilepsy has been described as "an excessive and disorderly discharge of cerebral nervous tissue on muscles." Between 30 and 40% of individuals with autism have epilepsy. It can be very stressful for the individual as well as the family. Treatments include: antiepileptic drugs, surgery, vagal nerve stimulation, and a ketogenic diet.