[Problematic psychological status of epileptic children].

Among 1000 patients receiving medical treatment at the Budapest Center of Medical Care for Epileptic Children it was possible to repeatedly observe seizure-independent psychic conditions of a critical character. Those conditions which were most frequently observed were classified into six groups, namely Restlessness or pseudodementia caused by frequent seizures. Excessive doses or intolerance of drugs. Exaggerated alarm on the part of the parents. Neglect on the part of the parents. Reactive conditions in those cases where an unsuitable occupation was chosen. In the majority of cases, failures due to the contradiction between the subject's intellectual abilities and the expectations of the persons around him. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of well-timed prophylactic and therapeutic measures.