Emergency seizure management for people with intellectual disabilities

Emergency seizure management in people with intellectual disabilities can be complex. This article discusses the impact of epilepsy on the health and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities. It explores contemporary approaches to ensuring that people with intellectual disabilities and their support network are meaningfully engaged in managing epilepsy, including through the use of epilepsy management plans, seizure action plans and the promotion of self-management. The article presents a biopsychosocial perspective to emergency seizure management, which promotes shared decision-making and a holistic, respectful approach to care.